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Theale Green School Catchment Area

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

Theale Green School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 807 pupils, and a capacity of 1389 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

807

Pupils

1,389

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Theale Green School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Theale Green School?

The catchment area for Theale Green School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, Theale Green School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Berkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Theale Green School: 1389 places, 58% filled: places available

Theale Green School has a published admission number of 1389 places. 807 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1389 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. 23.6% of pupils at Theale Green School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Berkshire.

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 →

Theale Green School: School Information

Full address
Church Street, Reading, RG7 5DA
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
23.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145945

Other Secondary Schools in Reading

If Theale Green School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Theale Green 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: Theale Green School

What is the catchment area for Theale Green School?

The catchment area for Theale Green School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Theale Green School oversubscribed?

Theale Green School has a capacity of 1389 places and currently has 807 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Theale Green School?

Admission to Theale Green 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 Theale Green School cover?

Theale Green 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 Theale Green School?

Theale Green School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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