The Willink School Catchment Area
The Willink School is a community secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1233 pupils, and a capacity of 995 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,233
Pupils
995
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
The Willink School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Willink School are allocated by West Berkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 Willink School — School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3XJ
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110048
Other Secondary Schools in Reading
If The Willink School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
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
Maiden Erlegh School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG6 7HS
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Willink School
Is The Willink School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Willink School currently has 1233 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 995 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Willink School? ▾
Admission to The Willink 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 Willink School cover? ▾
The Willink School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire, 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 Willink School? ▾
The Willink School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.