Educational Establishments

Francis Baily Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Yvonne Standing
Address Francis Baily Primary School
Skillman Drive

Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 4GG
Website http://www.francisbaily.co.uk
Telephone 01635862188
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 567
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 551 (285 / 266)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.9%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Ginette Kilroy Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2019 28/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Burge Local Governor 15/07/2020 14/07/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Wendy Lawson-Shanks Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andy Maye Local Governor 24/03/2021 23/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lucy Roberts Local Governor 22/10/2021 21/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Alex Taylor Local Governor 08/12/2022 07/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Luke Whelan Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jackie Wood Local Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Parsons Down Infant School

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Headteacher Mrs Catherine Bull
Address Parsons Down Infant School
Herons Way

Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 3SR
Website www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone 01635866700
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 150
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 116 (47 / 69)
Percentage Free School Meals 12.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Marilyn Cornwell Chair of Governors 25/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Bartholomew Governor 15/03/2021 14/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rosemary Lilley Governor 26/04/2021 26/04/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Rhys Morgan Governor 21/05/2022 21/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Neumann Governor 02/10/2020 01/10/2024 Elected by school staff
Mrs Victoria Rock Governor 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Bruce Steiner Governor 26/09/2022 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Parsons Down Junior School

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Headteacher Mrs Catherine Bull
Address Parsons Down Junior School
Herons Way

Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 3SR
Website http://www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone 01635866700
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 360
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 180 (92 / 88)
Percentage Free School Meals 19.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Marilyn Cornwell Chair of Governors 25/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Bartholomew Governor 15/03/2021 14/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rosemary Lilley Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Rhys Morgan Governor 21/05/2022 21/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Neumann Governor 02/10/2020 01/10/2024 Elected by school staff
Mrs Victoria Rock Governor 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Bruce Steiner Governor 26/09/2022 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Spurcroft Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Kate Flowerdew
Address Spurcroft Primary School
Spurcroft Road

Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 3XX
Website spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone 01635871541
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 482
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 428 (232 / 196)
Percentage Free School Meals 11.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Anthony Killeen Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Purdy Governor 22/03/2021 21/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Thatcham Park CofE Primary

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Headteacher Mrs Alison Webster
Address Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Park Avenue

Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 4NP
Website www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk/
Telephone 01635870950
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Oxford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 411 (208 / 203)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sian Smithers Chair of Governors 09/01/2024 05/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Ball Governor 01/12/2018 05/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rhiannon Dargan Governor 01/09/2015 24/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Dixon Governor 14/12/2021 13/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lisa Gooch Governor 17/03/2021 16/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Mark Hayes Governor 24/10/2023 23/10/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Rachael Lorman Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sian Smithers Governor 06/09/2022 05/09/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Linda Wood Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
The Grange School

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Headteacher Mrs Rebecca Shaw
Address The Grange School
18 - 21 Church Gate

Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 3PN
Website https://www.phoenixschools.org.uk/grange/
Telephone 07943198718
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese / Not applicable
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 20
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
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Whitelands Park Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Matthew Irving
Address Whitelands Park Primary School
Sagecroft Road

Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 3FH
Website www.whitelandsparkprimary.co.uk/
Telephone 01635862517
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 398 (191 / 207)
Percentage Free School Meals 20.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Nigel Margeson Chair of Local Governing Body 13/09/2021 12/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kate Barrow Local Governor 01/11/2019 12/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Lake Local Governor 02/12/2020 01/12/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Luke Mironski Local Governor 13/12/2023 12/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Stephen Neal Local Governor 21/10/2020 20/10/2024 Elected by parents
Mrs Olivia Rugman Local Governor 22/11/2021 23/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Thomas Ward Local Governor 07/03/2017 14/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust