Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Park Avenue, Thatcham, RG18 4NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thatcham Park CofE Primary is a primary school in Thatcham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 98 schools in West Berkshire. It ranks 11th of 12 primary schools in Thatcham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 11 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils are proud advocates for their inclusive school. They are eager to attend and participate in all that is on offer to them. Children in 'Stepping Stones' Nursery get off to an excellent start to their education. Adults nurture their creativity and curiosity by planning engaging experiences and activities. Pupils live up to the school's high expectations for behaviour and attitudes. They display kindness and respect towards the staff and their peers. Relationships between teachers and pupils are supportive and trusting. As one pupil said, 'We welcome and care for everyone here at our amazing school.' Children learn how to manage their emotions in positive and independent ways. In the early years, they enjoy making friendships quickly and playing together. Children learn to develop their confidence and resilience. Pupils are delighted to take part in the range of opportunities the school offers. Older pupils volunteer for 'vintage adventure', supporting a dementia friendly and 'young at heart' club at the local church. In addition, pupils learn the importance of looking after others by collecting donations for the local food bank and supporting charities. The wide range of clubs on offer are valued by pupils because they help to develop their talents and confidence. Pupils enjoy taking on different roles and responsibilities such as eco-warriors, reading ambassadors and librarians to provide further support to the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not carefully identified the important knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need to learn. This makes it difficult for teachers to identify and address any gaps in learning as swiftly as they could. Pupils can also find it hard to recall what they have learned and make links to new learning. The school should continue its ongoing work to improve these aspects of the curriculum.
- In some areas of the curriculum, staff are still developing ways of checking pupils' understanding and knowledge. This means that teaching activities do not always ensure pupils learn as much as they could. The school should continue to provide staff with the training and support they need to help pupils learn the school's ambitious curriculum successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
399 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Thatcham Park CofE Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Francis Baily Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Spurcroft Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Parsons Down Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Parsons Down Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Smith
- Phone
- 01635870950
- Address
- Park Avenue, Thatcham, RG18 4NP
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- URN
- 135080
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.