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The Ilsleys Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Ilsleys Primary School is a community primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 49 pupils, and a capacity of 88 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

49

Pupils

88

Capacity

56%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

The Ilsleys Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Ilsleys Primary School?

The catchment area for The Ilsleys 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 The Ilsleys 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.

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 →

The Ilsleys Primary School: 88 places, 56% filled: places available

The Ilsleys Primary School has a published admission number of 88 places. 49 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 88 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. 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newbury.

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 →

The Ilsleys Primary School: School Information

Full address
Church Hill, Newbury, RG20 7LP
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
109813

Other Primary Schools in Newbury

If The Ilsleys Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Ilsleys 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: The Ilsleys Primary School

What is the catchment area for The Ilsleys Primary School?

The catchment area for The Ilsleys 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 The Ilsleys Primary School oversubscribed?

The Ilsleys Primary School has a capacity of 88 places and currently has 49 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Ilsleys Primary School?

Admission to The Ilsleys 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 The Ilsleys Primary School cover?

The Ilsleys Primary School is a primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Ilsleys Primary School?

The Ilsleys Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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