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Francis Baily Primary School

Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG
Part of: EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Francis Baily Primary School
Thatcham, RG19 4GG
533 Pupils
567 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.80% FSM %
272 Boys
261 Girls
About Francis Baily Primary School

Francis Baily Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in West Berkshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 533 pupils on roll. School capacity: 567. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Hobbs.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Berkshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Berkshire
Region South East
Administrative District West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Newbury
Ward Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10083905
URN 147273
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ginette Kilroy Chair of Local Governing Body 27/02/2023 26/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nicholas Adams-Nel Local Governor 26/11/2025 25/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Rachel Burge Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Elizabeth Hobbs Local Governor 08/02/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Kearns Local Governor 14/07/2024 13/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Wendy Lawson-Shanks Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andy Maye Local Governor 24/03/2021 23/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Perkins Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Rayfield Local Governor 23/05/2024 22/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Lucy Roberts Local Governor 22/10/2021 21/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Alex Taylor Local Governor 09/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Luke Whelan Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Kennet School
0.25 km • Thatcham
Other
Spurcroft Primary School
0.83 km • Thatcham
Other
The Grange School
0.98 km • Thatcham
Other
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
1 km • Thatcham
Other
Whitelands Park Primary School
1.48 km • Thatcham
Other
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
1.89 km • Reading
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Francis Baily Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Thatcham, West Berkshire.
Francis Baily Primary School has 533 pupils, with a capacity of 567.
Francis Baily Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Francis Baily Primary School is Miss Elizabeth Hobbs.
Francis Baily Primary School is at Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Francis Baily Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Francis Baily Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Elizabeth Hobbs
Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG
01635862188
www.francisbaily.co.uk
Location
RG19 4GG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147273
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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