Thames Valley School Catchment Area
Thames Valley School is a free s special not applicable school in Reading , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 59 pupils, and a capacity of 78 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-16
Age range
59
Pupils
78
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Thames Valley School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thames Valley School?
The catchment area for Thames Valley School is the geographic zone Reading uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Reading 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 Thames Valley School is set by Reading 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 Reading before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Reading catchment area documents →Thames Valley School: 78 places, 76% filled: places available
Thames Valley School has a published admission number of 78 places. 59 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 78 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. 44.1% of pupils at Thames Valley School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Reading.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Reading 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 Reading school admissions →
Thames Valley School: School Information
- Full address
- 2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ
- Local authority
- Reading
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-16 years
- Free school meals
- 44.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139728
Other Not applicable Schools in Reading
If Thames Valley School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
Queen Anne's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · RG4 6DX
Leighton Park School Catchment Area
Other independent school · RG2 7ED
St Edward's Prep Catchment Area
Other independent school · RG30 2JH
St Andrew's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · RG8 8QA
Pangbourne College Catchment Area
Other independent school · RG8 8LA
Elstree School Catchment Area
Other independent school · RG7 5TD
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Thames Valley 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: Thames Valley School
What is the catchment area for Thames Valley School? ▾
The catchment area for Thames Valley School is the geographic zone Reading uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Reading publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thames Valley School oversubscribed? ▾
Thames Valley School has a capacity of 78 places and currently has 59 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Reading.
What is the admissions policy for Thames Valley School? ▾
Admission to Thames Valley 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 Thames Valley School cover? ▾
Thames Valley School is a not applicable school in Reading, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thames Valley School? ▾
Thames Valley School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.