Parsons Down Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 4-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Address | Herons Way, RG19 3SR |
| School Website | www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1635866700 |
| URN | 109875 |
School Census
| Total | 116 |
| Girls/Boys | 69/47 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 59.5%/40.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 15 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/01/2019 | Good |
| 28/09/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 17 April 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 September 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 08 February 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 November 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 September 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 14 January 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 November 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 19 June 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 20 March 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 October 2006 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 May 2006 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 December 2005 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 10 January 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 107 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 70 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 128 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 71 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Parsons Down Junior School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Herons Way, , RG19 3SR
Whitelands Park Primary School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sagecroft Road, , RG18 3FH