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Parsons Down Junior School
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.1 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
163
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
45%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 93% of schools nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction appears to be positive, contributing to a supportive school community.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 39% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other5.5%
Asian Indian3.7%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.40198, -1.27583 · RG19 3SR
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN109923
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Parsons Down Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Parsons Down Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2017.
Is Parsons Down Junior School a good school?
Parsons Down Junior School scores 12.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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