Parsons Down Junior School vs Whitelands Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Down Junior School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students
Whitelands Park Primary School
Thatcham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
372 students
| Measure | Parsons Down Junior School Thatcham, South East | Whitelands Park Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2220 of 2,471 | #2047 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13562 of 15,697 | #12524 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 139 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk | www.whitelandsparkprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitelands Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 22.8).
- •Whitelands Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 39%).
- •Parsons Down Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Whitelands Park Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 139.
- •Parsons Down Junior School is a local authority school while Whitelands Park Primary School is a academy 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 Parsons Down Junior School better than Whitelands Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitelands Park Primary School ranks higher (28.5 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 Parsons Down Junior School and Whitelands Park Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parsons Down Junior School: 139. Whitelands Park Primary School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parsons Down Junior School and Whitelands Park Primary School rank in South East?
Parsons Down Junior School is 2220th of 2,471 and Whitelands Park Primary School is 2047th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).