Denefield School Catchment Area
Denefield School is a academy converter secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1142 pupils, and a capacity of 1137 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,142
Pupils
1,137
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Denefield School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Denefield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Berkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →Denefield School — School Information
- Full address
- Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6XY
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137777
Other Secondary Schools in Reading
If Denefield School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
The Willink School Catchment Area
Community school · RG7 3XJ
Little Heath School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG31 5TY
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG30 3EP
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG4 8LR
Kendrick School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG1 5BN
Reading School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG1 5LW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Denefield School
Is Denefield School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Denefield School currently has 1142 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1137 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Denefield School? ▾
Admission to Denefield School is managed by West Berkshire. 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 Denefield School cover? ▾
Denefield School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Denefield School? ▾
Denefield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.