Kennet School vs Parsons Down Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennet School
Thatcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,824 students
Parsons Down Junior School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students
| Measure | Kennet School Thatcham, South East | Parsons Down Junior School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #261 of 679 | #2220 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1368 of 4,090 | #13562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,824 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,824 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.kennetschool.co.uk | www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kennet School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 22.8).
- •Kennet School is the larger school with 1,824 students compared with 139.
- •Kennet School is a academy school while Parsons Down Junior 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 Kennet School better than Parsons Down Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Kennet School ranks higher (62.3 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 Kennet School and Parsons Down Junior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kennet School: 1,824. Parsons Down Junior School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kennet School and Parsons Down Junior School rank in South East?
Kennet School is 261st of 679 and Parsons Down Junior School is 2220th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).