Parsons Down Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Herons Way Thatcham Berkshire RG19 3SR |
| Reference Number | 109875 |
Parsons Down Infant School continues to demonstrate strong performance, maintaining its good status since its last inspection in January 2019. The school excels in providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy, secure and valued, enabling them to thrive academically and socially. High expectations for pupil behaviour and learning are set by teachers, leading to a positive and engaging learning atmosphere. The curriculum, especially in early years, is effectively designed to promote learning through play, fostering positive attitudes from the outset. The commitment to inclusivity is evident, with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 90 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.56%
Girls: 54.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Apr 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, secure, and valued.
- High levels of care for all pupils.
- Strong relationships among pupils and staff.
- Teachers set high expectations for learning and behaviour.
- Early years curriculum is well-sequenced and engaging.
- Effective phonics teaching promotes a love of reading.
- Strong support systems in place for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Opportunities for applying mathematical knowledge in other contexts are limited.
- Knowledge and vocabulary in some foundation subjects are not precisely identified.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Parsons Down Junior School
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR |
0.08 miles |
|
Whitelands Park Primary School
Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3FH |
0.62 miles |
|
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Park Avenue, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP |
0.75 miles |
|
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Fir Tree Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2RA |
0.88 miles |
|
Spurcroft Primary School
Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX |
0.93 miles |
|
Francis Baily Primary School
Skillman Drive, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG |
1.25 miles |
|
St Finian's Catholic Primary School
The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9HU |
1.58 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newport Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2AW |
1.72 miles |
|
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9PT |
1.72 miles |
|
The Willows Primary School
Pyle Hill, The Willows Primary School, Pyle Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7SJ |
1.94 miles |
|
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Victoria Park, Newbury, RG14 1EH |
2 miles |
|
The Winchcombe School
Maple Crescent, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN |
2.03 miles |
|
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Link Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LU |
2.2 miles |
|
Speenhamland School
Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU |
2.27 miles |
|
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
Blacklands Road, Upper Bucklebury, Blacklands Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP |
2.32 miles |
|
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG |
2.34 miles |
|
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Old Newtown Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7DE |
2.35 miles |
|
Highwood Copse Primary School
Highwood Copse Way, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BS |
2.59 miles |
|
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Digby Road, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TS |
2.67 miles |
|
Curridge Primary School
Curridge, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9DZ |
2.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Grange School
18 - 21 Church Gate, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3PN |
0.67 miles |
|
Engaging Potential
Progress House, 79 Gaywood Drive, Newbury, RG14 2PR |
1.08 miles |
|
Kennet School
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL |
1.13 miles |
|
Trinity School
Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DU |
2.01 miles |
|
Northcroft Vocational School
Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1BU |
2.19 miles |
|
Downe House
Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ |
2.33 miles |
|
The Castle School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG |
2.5 miles |
|
Newbury College
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7TD |
2.52 miles |
|
St Gabriel's School
St Gabriel's, Berkshire, RG20 9BD |
2.53 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's School
Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP |
2.56 miles |
|
Park House School
239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ |
3.26 miles |
|
Mary Hare School
Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ |
3.33 miles |
|
Priors Court School
Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9NU |
4.07 miles |
|
The Clere School
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HP |
4.21 miles |
|
St Michael's School
Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9JW |
4.72 miles |