Francis Baily Primary School vs Thatcham Park CofE Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
399 students
| Measure | Francis Baily Primary School Thatcham, South East | Thatcham Park CofE Primary Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1775 of 2,471 | #2166 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10585 of 15,697 | #13207 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 491 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 491 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 51% |
| 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 | www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Francis Baily Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 24.9).
- •Francis Baily Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 51%).
- •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 399.
- •Francis Baily Primary School is a academy school while Thatcham Park CofE Primary 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 Thatcham Park CofE Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Francis Baily Primary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 24.9 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 Thatcham Park CofE Primary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Baily Primary School: 491. Thatcham Park CofE Primary: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Baily Primary School and Thatcham Park CofE Primary rank in South East?
Francis Baily Primary School is 1775th of 2,471 and Thatcham Park CofE Primary is 2166th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).