Schools

The primary school that services the development is the ever popular Spurcroft Primary for children from 3-11. The secondary school is Kennet Secondary school, a co-educational comprehensive for children aged 11-18. Please find a complete list of schools in the area below:

Pre-Schools

Apple Tree Pre-School t: 07709 697545
Bucklebury Pre-school t: 07919 421822
Busy Bees Pre-School Group t: 01635 872339
Lilliput Pre-School t: 07810 842800
Pied Piper Pre-School t: 01635 873814
Playmates Pre-school t: 01635 871460
Thatcham Children's Centre Pre-School t: 01635 872008
Thatcham Pre-School t: 07831 611145

Primary Schools

Francis Baily Primary
Address - Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG
Telephone - 01635 862188
Fax - 01635860599
email: office.fbaily@westberks.org

Parsons Down Infant and Nursery
Address - Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, RG19 3TE
Telephone - 01635 862475
Fax - 01635 874558
email: office.pdi@westberks.org

Parsons Down Junior
Address - Herons Way, Thatcham, RG19 3SR
Telephone - 01635 866700
Fax - 01635 874499
email: office.pdj@westberks.org

St Finian's Roman Catholic Primary
Address - The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9HU
Telephone - 01635 865925
Fax - 01635 874892
email: office.stfinians@westberks.org

Spurcroft County Primary
Address - Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, RG19 3XX
Telephone - 01635 871541
Fax - 01635 871592
email: office.spurcroft@westberks.org

Thatcham Park Church of England Primary
Address - Park Avenue, Thatcham, RG18 4NP
Telephone - 01635 862184
Fax - 01635 874563
email: office.stmarys@westberks.org

Whitelands Park County Primary
Address - Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, RG18 3FH
Telephone - 01635 862517
Fax - 01635 874566
email: office.whitelands@westberks.org

Secondary Schools

Kennet School
Type of School - Community Secondary
Specialist College Status - Technology College
Age Group - 11 to 18
Address - Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
Telephone - 01635 862121
Fax - 01635 871814
email - office.kennet@westberks.org

Trinity School
Type of School - Community Secondary
Specialist College Status - Performing Arts College
Age Group - 11 to 18
Address - Church Road, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU
Telephone - 01635 510500
Fax - 01635 510510
email - office.trinity@westberks.org

Parents who have only recently moved into the area should notify head teachers of the schools they would like their children to attend, giving details of the dates of birth of any children who are, or will shortly be of school age.

Early notification is in the interests of parents and will assist the schools. Further information with regard to educational facilities is available from the EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, West Berkshire Council, Avonbank House, West Street, Newbury.

School Admissions t: 01635 519780 / t: 01635 519771