Francis Baily Primary School vs Kennet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 254 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Baily Primary School
Thatcham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
491 students
Kennet School
Thatcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,824 students
| Measure | Francis Baily Primary School Thatcham, South East | Kennet School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1775 of 2,471 | #261 of 679 |
| National rank | #10585 of 15,697 | #1368 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 491 | 1,824 |
| Pupils on roll | 491 | 1,824 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Thatcham | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.francisbaily.co.uk | www.kennetschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kennet School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 38.0).
- •Kennet School is the larger school with 1,824 students compared with 491.
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 Francis Baily Primary School better than Kennet School?
On the Success Index (England), Kennet School ranks higher (62.3 vs 38.0 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 Francis Baily Primary School and Kennet School?
About 254 m in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Baily Primary School: 491. Kennet School: 1,824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Baily Primary School and Kennet School rank in South East?
Francis Baily Primary School is 1775th of 2,471 and Kennet School is 261st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).