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New Town Primary School Catchment Area

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

New Town Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 415 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

415

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

New Town Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, New Town Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Reading. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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New Town Primary School — School Information

Full address
School Terrace, Reading, RG1 3LS
Local authority
Reading
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
142682

Other Primary Schools in Reading

If New Town Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — New Town Primary School

Is New Town Primary School oversubscribed?

New Town Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for New Town Primary School?

Admission to New Town Primary 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 New Town Primary School cover?

New Town Primary School is a primary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.