Little Heath School Catchment Area
Little Heath School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1679 pupils, and a capacity of 1700 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,679
Pupils
1,700
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Little Heath School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Little Heath School?
The catchment area for Little Heath School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Little Heath School are allocated by West Berkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →Little Heath School: 1700 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Little Heath School has a published admission number of 1700 places. 1679 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1700, West Berkshire'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. 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Reading.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire school admissions →
Little Heath School: School Information
- Full address
- Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5TY
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110063
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Little Heath 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: Little Heath School
What is the catchment area for Little Heath School? ▾
The catchment area for Little Heath School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Little Heath School oversubscribed? ▾
Little Heath School is operating close to its capacity of 1700 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Little Heath School? ▾
Admission to Little Heath School is managed by West Berkshire. 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 Little Heath School cover? ▾
Little Heath School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Little Heath School? ▾
Little Heath School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.