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Francis Baily Primary School

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Francis Baily Primary School

Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG

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Pupils
533
Ages
4-11
FSM
17.8%
Capacity
567
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
71.0%
Writing
76.0%
Maths
67.0%
RWM Combined
58.0%

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About Francis Baily Primary School

Francis Baily Primary School is a primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 533 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG | More schools in West Berkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Francis Baily Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2016 — Good (predecessor: Francis Baily Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Francis Baily Primary School

What is Francis Baily Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Francis Baily Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Francis Baily Primary School's latest exam results?
Francis Baily Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Francis Baily Primary School located?
Francis Baily Primary School is a primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire (RG19 4GG).
How many pupils attend Francis Baily Primary School?
Francis Baily Primary School has around 533 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Francis Baily Primary School with other schools?
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