Maiden Erlegh School in Reading Catchment Area
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is a free s secondary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 885 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
885
Pupils
900
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Maiden Erlegh School in Reading?
The catchment area for Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is the geographic zone Reading 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. Reading 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 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading are allocated by Reading 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 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 →Maiden Erlegh School in Reading: 900 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading has a published admission number of 900 places. 885 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 900, 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. 28% of pupils at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 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 →
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading: School Information
- Full address
- 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
- Local authority
- Reading
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141886
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 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: Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
What is the catchment area for Maiden Erlegh School in Reading? ▾
The catchment area for Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is the geographic zone Reading 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. Reading publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading oversubscribed? ▾
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Maiden Erlegh School in Reading? ▾
Admission to Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 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 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading cover? ▾
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is a secondary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Maiden Erlegh School in Reading? ▾
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.