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St Cecilia's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School is a free s primary school in Wokingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

136

Pupils

236

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Cecilia's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Cecilia's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Wokingham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wokingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Cecilia's CofE Primary School is managed by Wokingham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wokingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wokingham catchment area documents →

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School: 236 places, 58% filled: places available

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 136 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% 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. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wokingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wokingham 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 Wokingham school admissions →

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Howlett Grove, Wokingham, RG41 1BJ
Local authority
Wokingham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149555

Other Primary Schools in Wokingham

If St Cecilia's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wokingham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wokingham

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wokingham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Cecilia's CofE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Cecilia's CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Cecilia's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Cecilia's CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Wokingham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wokingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Cecilia's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 136 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wokingham.

What is the admissions policy for St Cecilia's CofE Primary School?

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wokingham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Cecilia's CofE Primary School cover?

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wokingham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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