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Coley Primary School Catchment Area

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

Coley Primary School is a community primary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 260 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

260

Pupils

270

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Coley Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Coley Primary School is set by Reading and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

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.

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Coley Primary School — School Information

Full address
Wolseley Street, Reading, RG1 6AZ
Local authority
Reading
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
109779

Other Primary Schools in Reading

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Coley Primary School

Is Coley Primary School oversubscribed?

Coley Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Coley Primary School?

Admission to Coley Primary School 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 Coley Primary School cover?

Coley Primary School 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Coley Primary School?

Coley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.