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Leighton Park School Catchment Area

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

Leighton Park School is a other independent not applicable school in Reading , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 565 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

565

Pupils

630

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Leighton Park School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Leighton Park School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Reading may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Reading before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Leighton Park School — School Information

Full address
Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7ED
Local authority
Reading
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Quaker
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110110

Other Not applicable Schools in Reading

If Leighton Park School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Leighton Park School

Is Leighton Park School oversubscribed?

Leighton Park School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leighton Park School?

Leighton Park School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Reading publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Leighton Park School cover?

Leighton Park School is a not applicable school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.