Pangbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Pangbourne Primary School is a community primary school in Reading, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 134 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
134
Pupils
236
Capacity
57%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Pangbourne Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Pangbourne Primary School?
The catchment area for Pangbourne Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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.
The catchment area for Pangbourne Primary School is set by West Berkshire 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 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 →Pangbourne Primary School: 236 places, 57% filled: places available
Pangbourne Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 134 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.4% 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 →
Pangbourne Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LB
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109940
Other Primary Schools in Reading
If Pangbourne Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
Alfred Sutton Primary School Catchment Area
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Caversham Primary School Catchment Area
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Coley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG1 6AZ
E P Collier Primary School Catchment Area
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Geoffrey Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · RG2 8RH
Geoffrey Field Infant School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Pangbourne Primary 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: Pangbourne Primary School
What is the catchment area for Pangbourne Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Pangbourne Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Pangbourne Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Pangbourne Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 134 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Pangbourne Primary School? ▾
Admission to Pangbourne Primary 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 Pangbourne Primary School cover? ▾
Pangbourne Primary School is a primary school in Reading, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Pangbourne Primary School? ▾
Pangbourne Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.