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Cressex Lodge School Catchment Area

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

Cressex Lodge School is an other independent special not applicable school in Reading, Bracknell Forest , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 12 pupils, and a capacity of 24 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

12

Pupils

24

Capacity

50%

Fill rate

Cressex Lodge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cressex Lodge School?

The catchment area for Cressex Lodge School is the geographic zone Bracknell Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bracknell Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Cressex Lodge School is set by Bracknell Forest and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Bracknell Forest catchment area documents →

Cressex Lodge School: 24 places, 50% filled: places available

Cressex Lodge School has a published admission number of 24 places. 12 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 50%. At 50% full, the school currently has headroom below its 24 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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

Bracknell Forest 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 Bracknell Forest school admissions →

Cressex Lodge School: School Information

Full address
Cressex Lodge, Terrace Road South, Reading, RG42 4DE
Local authority
Bracknell Forest
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
110178

Other Not applicable Schools in Reading

If Cressex Lodge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Cressex Lodge School 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: Cressex Lodge School

What is the catchment area for Cressex Lodge School?

The catchment area for Cressex Lodge School is the geographic zone Bracknell Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bracknell Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cressex Lodge School oversubscribed?

Cressex Lodge School has a capacity of 24 places and currently has 12 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bracknell Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Cressex Lodge School?

Admission to Cressex Lodge School is managed by Bracknell Forest. 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 Cressex Lodge School cover?

Cressex Lodge School is a not applicable school in Reading, Bracknell Forest, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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