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The Piggott School Catchment Area

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

The Piggott School is a academy converter special school in Reading, Wokingham , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 1885 pupils, and a capacity of 1548 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–18

Age range

1,885

Pupils

1,548

Capacity

122%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Piggott School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Piggott School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Wokingham assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Currently oversubscribed: 1885 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1548 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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For more information on how Wokingham assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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The Piggott School — School Information

Full address
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DS
Local authority
Wokingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
6.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136891

Frequently Asked Questions — The Piggott School

Is The Piggott School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Piggott School currently has 1885 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1548 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Piggott School?

The Piggott 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 The Piggott School cover?

The Piggott School is a special school in Reading, Wokingham, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Piggott School?

The Piggott School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.