Barnett Wood Infant School vs Parsons Down Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnett Wood Infant School
Ashtead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
139 students
Parsons Down Junior School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students
| Measure | Barnett Wood Infant School Ashtead, South East | Parsons Down Junior School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 2,471 | #2220 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #72 of 15,697 | #13562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 139 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashtead | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnettwood.co.uk | www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnett Wood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 22.8).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnett Wood Infant School better than Parsons Down Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnett Wood Infant School ranks higher (98.4 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnett Wood Infant School and Parsons Down Junior School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Ashtead and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnett Wood Infant School: 139. Parsons Down Junior School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnett Wood Infant School and Parsons Down Junior School rank in South East?
Barnett Wood Infant School is 24th of 2,471 and Parsons Down Junior School is 2220th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).