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E P Collier Primary School Catchment Area

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

E P Collier Primary School is a community primary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 403 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

403

Pupils

472

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

E P Collier Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for E P Collier Primary School?

The catchment area for E P Collier Primary School 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.

The catchment area for E P Collier 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.

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 →

E P Collier Primary School: 472 places, 85% filled: places available

E P Collier Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 403 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.2% of pupils at E P Collier Primary School 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 →

E P Collier Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ross Road, Reading, RG1 8DZ
Local authority
Reading
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
21.2% of pupils
DfE URN
109780

Other Primary Schools in Reading

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to E P Collier Primary 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: E P Collier Primary School

What is the catchment area for E P Collier Primary School?

The catchment area for E P Collier Primary School 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 E P Collier Primary School oversubscribed?

E P Collier Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 403 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Reading.

What is the admissions policy for E P Collier Primary School?

Admission to E P Collier 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 E P Collier Primary School cover?

E P Collier 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 E P Collier Primary School?

E P Collier Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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