Francis Baily Primary School vs Spurcroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 824 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
Spurcroft Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Francis Baily Primary School Thatcham, South East | Spurcroft Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1775 of 2,471 | #2117 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10585 of 15,697 | #12964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 491 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 491 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Francis Baily Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 26.2).
- •Francis Baily Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 49%).
- •Francis Baily Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Francis Baily Primary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 408.
- •Francis Baily Primary School is a academy school while Spurcroft Primary 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 Spurcroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Francis Baily Primary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 26.2 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 Spurcroft Primary School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Baily Primary School: 491. Spurcroft Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Baily Primary School and Spurcroft Primary School rank in South East?
Francis Baily Primary School is 1775th of 2,471 and Spurcroft Primary School is 2117th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).