Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Contact details for the school

School Name: Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Address: Park Avenue
Town/City: Thatcham
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG18 4NP
Telephone Number: 01635 870950
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2005

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Tom Smith
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 399 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.6%

Location and administration

URN: 135080
DfE Number: 869/3360
UKPRN: 10079166
UPRN: 200004721327
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Berkshire (E06000037)
Constituency: Newbury (E14001376)
Electoral Ward: Thatcham North East (E05012150)
Diocese: CE27(Diocese of Oxford)

Easting & Northing: 451653E, 167852N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 28.75" N 1° 15' 31.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3WCP5R+5G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Whitelands Park Primary School (0.5km)
  2. The Grange School (0.7km)
  3. Kennet School (0.9km)
  4. Francis Baily Primary School (1.0km)
  5. Spurcroft Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Parsons Down Infant School (1.2km)
  7. Parsons Down Junior School (1.3km)
  8. St Finian's Catholic Primary School (1.7km)
  9. Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School (2.3km)
  10. Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery (2.5km)
Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Revd Mark Bennet - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Rhiannon Dargan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr Mark Dixon - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • The Reverend Leonie (Leanne) Fowler - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Gillespie - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Nick Mark Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Lorman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Mick Osbourne - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Mrs Caroline Page - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mr Tom Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sian Smithers - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs S Thorp - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 12 May 2025.
  • Mrs Jessica Tolman - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Webster - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Wood - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.