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Francis Baily Primary School

Academy converter · Thatcham · RG19 4GG

Ages 4–11 · 491 pupils · West Berkshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

41%

Overall absence

5.8%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)41%
Higher standard (RWM)1%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.1%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
498

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

55

Places offered

57

1st-preference offers

55

Total preferences (any rank)
104
Preferred offers (top 3)
57
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

491 pupils · 567 places

Pupils on roll
491
Boys / girls
250 / 241
School capacity
567
Capacity fill
491 / 567 (87%)
Free school meals
17.3%
FSM pupils
85
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Kennet School
Headteacher
Miss Elizabeth Hobbs

Location

Address
Skillman Drive
Postcode
RG19 4GG
Town
Thatcham
County
Berkshire
Local authority
West Berkshire
District
West Berkshire
Constituency
Newbury
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Thatcham, West Berkshire, 491 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 17.3%.

Open schools in Thatcham
19
Primary schools in Thatcham
13
Academies among open schools in Thatcham
21% (4)
Open schools in RG19
8
Primary in RG19
5
Open schools in West Berkshire LA
99
Primary in West Berkshire LA
67

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ThatchamNear RG19

  • Spurcroft Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG19 3XX · West Berkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM13.7%
    • Demand0.96

    0.5 miles away

  • Thatcham Park CofE Primary

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG18 4NP · West Berkshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM18.6%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • Whitelands Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thatcham · RG18 3FH · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM22.6%
    • Demand0.89

    0.9 miles away

  • Bucklebury C.E. Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Reading · RG7 6QP · West Berkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM15.5%
    • Demand0.86

    1.2 miles away

  • Parsons Down Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG19 3SR · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM6.8%
    • Demand0.90

    1.2 miles away

  • Parsons Down Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG19 3SR · West Berkshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM17.3%

    1.3 miles away

  • St Finian's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG18 9HU · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM2.9%
    • Demand1.04

    1.4 miles away

  • Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG18 9PT · West Berkshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM2.1%
    • Demand1.62

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Elizabeth Hobbs
Telephone
01635862188
Website
http://www.francisbaily.co.uk

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