Francis Baily Primary School Catchment Area
Francis Baily Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 533 pupils, and a capacity of 567 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
533
Pupils
567
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Francis Baily Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Francis Baily Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Berkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →Francis Baily Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147273
Other Primary Schools in Thatcham
If Francis Baily Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thatcham are the next closest alternatives.
Curridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG18 9DZ
Hermitage Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG18 9SA
Parsons Down Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · RG19 3SR
Parsons Down Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · RG19 3SR
Spurcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG19 3XX
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG18 9PT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Francis Baily Primary School
Is Francis Baily Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Francis Baily Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 567 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Francis Baily Primary School? ▾
Admission to Francis Baily Primary School is managed by West Berkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Francis Baily Primary School cover? ▾
Francis Baily Primary School is a primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Francis Baily Primary School? ▾
Francis Baily Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.