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Wellington College Prep Catchment Area

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

Wellington College Prep is an other independent not applicable school in Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest , serving pupils aged 2-14, with 387 pupils, and a capacity of 410 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-14

Age range

387

Pupils

410

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Wellington College Prep Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wellington College Prep?

The catchment area for Wellington College Prep is the geographic zone Bracknell Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bracknell Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Wellington College Prep is set by Bracknell Forest and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bracknell Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bracknell Forest catchment area documents →

Wellington College Prep: 410 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Wellington College Prep has a published admission number of 410 places. 387 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 410, Bracknell Forest's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bracknell Forest 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 Bracknell Forest school admissions →

Wellington College Prep: School Information

Full address
Crowthorne Road, Sandhurst, GU47 8PH
Local authority
Bracknell Forest
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-14 years
DfE URN
110133

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wellington College Prep 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: Wellington College Prep

What is the catchment area for Wellington College Prep?

The catchment area for Wellington College Prep is the geographic zone Bracknell Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bracknell Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wellington College Prep oversubscribed?

Wellington College Prep is operating close to its capacity of 410 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wellington College Prep?

Admission to Wellington College Prep is managed by Bracknell Forest. 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 Wellington College Prep cover?

Wellington College Prep is a not applicable school in Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest, serving pupils aged 2-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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