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Francis Baily Primary School
Skillman Drive, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
533
Capacity
567
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
Parents should note that while the school has a good percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the higher standard achievement is notably low at just 3%. The recent Ofsted rating indicates that the school requires improvement, which may raise concerns, despite its positioning in the top 67% nationally for expected outcomes. Overall, the school offers a mixed picture, with limited strengths and areas needing attention.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other6.8%
Black African4.3%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.40324, -1.24592 · RG19 4GG
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN147273
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.francisbaily.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Francis Baily Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Francis Baily Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Francis Baily Primary School a good school?
Francis Baily Primary School scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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