Geoffrey Field Junior School Catchment Area
Geoffrey Field Junior School is a community primary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 353 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7-11
Age range
353
Pupils
360
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Geoffrey Field Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Geoffrey Field Junior School?
The catchment area for Geoffrey Field Junior 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 Geoffrey Field Junior 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.
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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 →Geoffrey Field Junior School: 360 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Geoffrey Field Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 353 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 360, 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. 34.6% of pupils at Geoffrey Field Junior 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 →
Geoffrey Field Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Exbourne Road, Reading, RG2 8RH
- Local authority
- Reading
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109781
Other Primary Schools in Reading
If Geoffrey Field Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
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E P Collier Primary School Catchment Area
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Geoffrey Field Infant School Catchment Area
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Oxford Road Community School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Geoffrey Field Junior 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Geoffrey Field Junior School
What is the catchment area for Geoffrey Field Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Geoffrey Field Junior 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 Geoffrey Field Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Geoffrey Field Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Geoffrey Field Junior School? ▾
Admission to Geoffrey Field Junior 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 Geoffrey Field Junior School cover? ▾
Geoffrey Field Junior School is a primary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Geoffrey Field Junior School? ▾
Geoffrey Field Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.