Parsons Down Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thatcham, South East RG19 3SR · West Berkshire
#164 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#723 of 15,697 nationally
About Parsons Down Infant School
Parsons Down Infant School is a local authority primary located in Thatcham, in the West Berkshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 88 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 90.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 164th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (91th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 88; capacity filled 97.8%.
There are 17 schools in Thatcham; Parsons Down Infant School ranks 2nd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Parsons Down Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 88
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Parsons Down Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Parsons Down Junior School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students · 136 m away
Whitelands Park Primary School
Thatcham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
372 students · 1.0 km away
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
399 students · 1.2 km away
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students · 1.4 km away
Spurcroft Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students · 1.5 km away
Kennet School
Thatcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,824 students · 1.8 km away
Francis Baily Primary School
Thatcham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
491 students · 2.0 km away
St Finian's Catholic Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 2.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students · 2.8 km away
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
195 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Staplecross Methodist Primary School
Robertsbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Wallop Primary School
Stockbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Catherington Church of England Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
88 students
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parsons Down Infant School a good school?
Parsons Down Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #164 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Parsons Down Infant School rank in South East?
Parsons Down Infant School ranks #164 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #723 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parsons Down Infant School?
Parsons Down Infant School had 88 students in 2025.
Is Parsons Down Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Parsons Down Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Parsons Down Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parsons Down Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.