Schools in Thatcham, South East (2025)
17 schools · 5,848 students · 10 local authority, 4 academy, 3 independent · median Pupils on roll 204.
Thatcham, in South East, has 17 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,848 students. By level there are 13 primary, 2 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 10 local authority, 4 academy, 3 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Thatcham's schools is 204, below the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
14 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Yattendon C.E. Primary School (91.0, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Parsons Down Infant School (90.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Ashford Hill Primary School (88.8, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Kennet School (1,824 students), Downe House (535 students), Francis Baily Primary School (491 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Thatcham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 191Yattendon C.E. Primary SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 92 students
- 291Parsons Down Infant SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary– · 88 students
- 389Ashford Hill Primary SchoolThatcham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
- 468St Finian's Catholic Primary SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 562Kennet SchoolThatcham · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 1,824 students
- 645Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 745Hermitage Primary SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 186 students
- 838Francis Baily Primary SchoolThatcham · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 491 students
- 936Curridge Primary SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 111 students
- 1029Whitelands Park Primary SchoolThatcham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 372 students
- 1126Spurcroft Primary SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 1225Thatcham Park CofE PrimaryThatcham · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 399 students
- 1323Parsons Down Junior SchoolThatcham · Local authority Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 139 students
- 1421Downe HouseThatcham · Independent Secondary18.6 Attainment 8 · 535 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yattendon C.E. Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 91.0 Top 5% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92 |
| 2 | Parsons Down Infant School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 90.7 Top 5% | – | 88 |
| 3 | Ashford Hill Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.8 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 130 |
| 4 | St Finian's Catholic Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 67.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 5 | Kennet School Thatcham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 1,824 |
| 6 | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 7 | Hermitage Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 186 |
| 8 | Francis Baily Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 491 |
| 9 | Curridge Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 111 |
| 10 | Whitelands Park Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 372 |
| 11 | Spurcroft Primary School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.2 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 12 | Thatcham Park CofE Primary Thatcham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 24.9 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 399 |
| 13 | Parsons Down Junior School Thatcham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 22.8 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 139 |
| 14 | Downe House Thatcham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 21.2 Lower 50% | 18.6 Attainment 8 | 535 |
Other schools in Thatcham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Thatcham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Thatcham?
Yattendon C.E. Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Thatcham with a Success Index (England) of 91.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Thatcham?
Thatcham has 17 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 5,848 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Thatcham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Thatcham is 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.