Waingels Catchment Area
Waingels is a academy converter secondary school in Reading, Wokingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1421 pupils, and a capacity of 1331 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,421
Pupils
1,331
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Waingels Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Waingels sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wokingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wokingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wokingham catchment area documents →Waingels — School Information
- Full address
- Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142166
Other Secondary Schools in Reading
If Waingels is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
The Willink School Catchment Area
Community school · RG7 3XJ
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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Waingels
Is Waingels oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Waingels currently has 1421 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1331 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Waingels? ▾
Admission to Waingels is managed by Wokingham. 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 Waingels cover? ▾
Waingels is a secondary school in Reading, Wokingham, 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 Waingels? ▾
Waingels was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.