The Bulmershe School Catchment Area
The Bulmershe School is a academy converter secondary school in Reading, Wokingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1506 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,506
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Bulmershe School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Bulmershe School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wokingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →The Bulmershe School — School Information
- Full address
- Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149611
Other Secondary Schools in Reading
If The Bulmershe School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
The Willink School Catchment Area
Community school · RG7 3XJ
Little Heath School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG31 5TY
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG30 3EP
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG4 8LR
Kendrick School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG1 5BN
Reading School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG1 5LW
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Bulmershe School
Is The Bulmershe School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Bulmershe School currently has 1506 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Bulmershe School? ▾
Admission to The Bulmershe School is managed by Wokingham. 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 The Bulmershe School cover? ▾
The Bulmershe School is a secondary school in Reading, Wokingham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Bulmershe School? ▾
The Bulmershe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.