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Groveside School Catchment Area

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

Groveside School is an other independent special not applicable school in Reading , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 20 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-16

Age range

20

Pupils

60

Capacity

33%

Fill rate

Groveside School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Groveside School?

The catchment area for Groveside School is the geographic zone Reading 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. 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 Groveside 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.

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Groveside School: 60 places, 33% filled: places available

Groveside School has a published admission number of 60 places. 20 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 33%. At 33% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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.

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 →

Groveside School: School Information

Full address
40 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AY
Local authority
Reading
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-16 years
DfE URN
150898

Other Not applicable Schools in Reading

If Groveside 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 Groveside 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: Groveside School

What is the catchment area for Groveside School?

The catchment area for Groveside School is the geographic zone Reading 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. Reading publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Groveside School oversubscribed?

Groveside School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 20 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Reading.

What is the admissions policy for Groveside School?

Admission to Groveside 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 Groveside School cover?

Groveside School is a not applicable school in Reading, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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