SchoolScoresThatcham Park CofE Primary
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Park Avenue, Thatcham, RG18 4NP
01635 870950 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
133 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Thatcham comparisons use the 6 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Thatcham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thatcham. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thatcham. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thatcham. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 51 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thatcham. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 98 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thatcham. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thatcham. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Thatcham figures pool parents at the Thatcham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
39 pupils in this year group.
51% — 6 points below the West Berkshire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Berkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.0% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 13.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thatcham. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Thatcham. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Whitelands Park Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Francis Baily Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spurcroft Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parsons Down Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Parsons Down Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Finian's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bucklebury CE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thatcham Park CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
Thatcham Park CofE Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Thatcham Park CofE Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thatcham Park CofE Primary?
85% of the 133 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Thatcham Park CofE Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thatcham Park CofE Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put Thatcham Park CofE Primary as their first choice for 50 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 43 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135080.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.