Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Thatcham, RG18 4NP · West Berkshire · primary school
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33rd of 54 primary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 67 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,673 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thatcham Park CofE Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Rainbow Breakfast Club, an after-school club, and a Year 6 residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential?
What Ofsted said about Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud advocates” for an inclusive school where they are “eager to attend and participate.” The report highlights a “clear moral ethos of nurturing every pupil” that fosters a cohesive community, with staff providing “exceptional pastoral support.” Leaders are actively working to refine the curriculum to ensure consistent high standards across all subjects.
Strengths
- Children in the nursery “get off to an excellent start,” with adults nurturing creativity through “engaging experiences and activities.”
- Pupils display “kindness and respect,” maintaining supportive and trusting relationships with staff and peers.
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” “interesting and engaging,” with staff making learning memorable through trips and visits.
- Staff provide “carefully structured” additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, engaging effectively with external specialists.
- Pupils develop a “passion for books” and build reading knowledge through expert teaching and regular training for staff.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not “carefully identified the important knowledge and vocabulary,” making it difficult for teachers to address learning gaps swiftly.
- Staff in certain curriculum areas are still developing methods for checking pupils’ understanding, meaning teaching activities do not always ensure pupils learn as much as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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