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Battle Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Battle Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 455 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

455

Pupils

472

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Battle Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Battle Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Battle Primary Academy is the geographic zone Reading uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Reading publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Battle Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Reading. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Reading before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Reading catchment area documents →

Battle Primary Academy: 472 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Battle Primary Academy has a published admission number of 472 places. 455 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 472, Reading's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.9% of pupils at Battle Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Reading.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Reading publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Reading school admissions →

Battle Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2TD
Local authority
Reading
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
27.9% of pupils
DfE URN
139066

Other Primary Schools in Reading

If Battle Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Battle Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Battle Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Battle Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Battle Primary Academy is the geographic zone Reading uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Reading publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Battle Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Battle Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Battle Primary Academy?

Admission to Battle Primary Academy is managed by Reading. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Battle Primary Academy cover?

Battle Primary Academy is a primary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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