Springfield Primary School Catchment Area
Springfield Primary School is a community primary school in Reading, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 337 pupils, and a capacity of 332 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
337
Pupils
332
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Springfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Springfield 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 Springfield 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.
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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 →Springfield Primary School: at or above its 332 place limit
Springfield Primary School has a published admission number of 332 places. 337 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 332 places. West Berkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.9% 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 →
Springfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Barton Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5NJ
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109866
Other Primary Schools in Reading
If Springfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
Alfred Sutton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG6 1JR
Caversham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG4 7RA
Coley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG1 6AZ
E P Collier Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG1 8DZ
Geoffrey Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · RG2 8RH
Geoffrey Field Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · RG2 8RH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Springfield 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: Springfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Springfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Springfield 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 Springfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Springfield Primary School currently has 337 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 332 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Springfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Springfield 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 Springfield Primary School cover? ▾
Springfield Primary School is a primary school in Reading, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Springfield Primary School? ▾
Springfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.