The Winchcombe School Catchment Area
The Winchcombe School is a community primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
445
Pupils
420
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
The Winchcombe School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Winchcombe 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.
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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 Winchcombe School — School Information
- Full address
- Maple Crescent, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 1LN
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135079
Other Primary Schools in Newbury
If The Winchcombe School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.
Chieveley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG20 8TY
The Ilsleys Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG20 7LP
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · RG14 1TS
Falkland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG14 6NU
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG20 8SL
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG20 7DT
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Winchcombe School
Is The Winchcombe School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Winchcombe School currently has 445 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Winchcombe School? ▾
Admission to The Winchcombe 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 Winchcombe School cover? ▾
The Winchcombe School is a primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Winchcombe School? ▾
The Winchcombe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.