Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor Catchment Area

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

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor is a voluntary aided middle deemed secondary school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 481 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

9-13

Age range

481

Pupils

480

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor?

The catchment area for St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor is managed by Windsor and Maidenhead 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 481 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 480 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the 2027 St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor numbers →

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

Find Windsor and Maidenhead catchment area documents →

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor: at or above its 480 place limit

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor has a published admission number of 480 places. 481 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 480 places. Windsor and Maidenhead 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. 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Windsor.

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

Windsor and Maidenhead 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 Windsor and Maidenhead school admissions →

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor: School Information

Full address
Parsonage Lane, Windsor, SL4 5EN
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
9-13 years
Religious character
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
9.8% of pupils
DfE URN
110086

Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Windsor

If St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Windsor are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor

What is the catchment area for St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor?

The catchment area for St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor oversubscribed?

Yes, St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor currently has 481 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 480 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor?

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Windsor and Maidenhead before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor cover?

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor is a middle deemed secondary school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, serving pupils aged 9-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor?

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.