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Gorse Ride Infants' School Catchment Area

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

Gorse Ride Infants' School is a community primary school in Wokingham , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 106 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

106

Pupils

120

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Gorse Ride Infants' School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Gorse Ride Infants' School?

The catchment area for Gorse Ride Infants' School is the geographic zone Wokingham 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. Wokingham 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 Gorse Ride Infants' School is set by Wokingham 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 Wokingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wokingham catchment area documents →

Gorse Ride Infants' School: 120 places, 88% filled: places available

Gorse Ride Infants' School has a published admission number of 120 places. 106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 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. 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wokingham.

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

Wokingham 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 Wokingham school admissions →

Gorse Ride Infants' School: School Information

Full address
Gorse Ride South, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4EH
Local authority
Wokingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
16.5% of pupils
DfE URN
109924

Other Primary Schools in Wokingham

If Gorse Ride Infants' School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wokingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Gorse Ride Infants' 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: Gorse Ride Infants' School

What is the catchment area for Gorse Ride Infants' School?

The catchment area for Gorse Ride Infants' School is the geographic zone Wokingham 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. Wokingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Gorse Ride Infants' School oversubscribed?

Gorse Ride Infants' School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 106 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wokingham.

What is the admissions policy for Gorse Ride Infants' School?

Admission to Gorse Ride Infants' School is managed by Wokingham. 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 Gorse Ride Infants' School cover?

Gorse Ride Infants' School is a primary school in Wokingham, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Gorse Ride Infants' School?

Gorse Ride Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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