Francis Baily Primary School vs Parsons Down Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km 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
Parsons Down Infant School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
88 students
| Measure | Francis Baily Primary School Thatcham, South East | Parsons Down Infant School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1775 of 2,471 | #164 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10585 of 15,697 | #723 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 491 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 491 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Thatcham | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.francisbaily.co.uk | www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parsons Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 38.0).
- •Francis Baily Primary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 88.
- •Francis Baily Primary School is a academy school while Parsons Down Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Parsons Down Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Parsons Down Infant School ranks higher (90.7 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 Parsons Down Infant School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Baily Primary School: 491. Parsons Down Infant School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Baily Primary School and Parsons Down Infant School rank in South East?
Francis Baily Primary School is 1775th of 2,471 and Parsons Down Infant School is 164th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).