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Wilson Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wilson Primary School is a community primary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 458 pupils, and a capacity of 477 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

458

Pupils

477

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Wilson Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wilson Primary School?

The catchment area for Wilson Primary School is the geographic zone Reading uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Reading 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 Wilson Primary School is set by Reading and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Reading before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Reading catchment area documents →

Wilson Primary School: 477 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Wilson Primary School has a published admission number of 477 places. 458 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 477, Reading'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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Reading.

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

Reading 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 Reading school admissions →

Wilson Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RW
Local authority
Reading
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
109793

Other Primary Schools in Reading

If Wilson Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wilson Primary 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: Wilson Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wilson Primary School?

The catchment area for Wilson Primary School is the geographic zone Reading uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Reading publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wilson Primary School oversubscribed?

Wilson Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 477 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wilson Primary School?

Admission to Wilson Primary School is managed by Reading. 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 Wilson Primary School cover?

Wilson Primary School is a primary school in Reading, 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 Wilson Primary School?

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

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