Parsons Down Infant School Catchment Area
Parsons Down Infant School is a community primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-7
Age range
90
Pupils
150
Capacity
60%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Parsons Down Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Parsons Down Infant School?
The catchment area for Parsons Down Infant School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Parsons Down Infant School is set by West Berkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Parsons Down Infant School: 150 places, 60% filled: places available
Parsons Down Infant School has a published admission number of 150 places. 90 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Thatcham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Berkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find West Berkshire school admissions →
Parsons Down Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Herons Way, Thatcham, RG19 3SR
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Free school meals
- 8.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109875
Other Primary Schools in Thatcham
If Parsons Down Infant 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 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
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG18 0TR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Parsons Down Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Parsons Down Infant School
What is the catchment area for Parsons Down Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Parsons Down Infant School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Parsons Down Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Parsons Down Infant School has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 90 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Parsons Down Infant School? ▾
Admission to Parsons Down Infant 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 Parsons Down Infant School cover? ▾
Parsons Down Infant School is a primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Parsons Down Infant School? ▾
Parsons Down Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.