Basildon C.E. Primary School, Reading
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 2–11
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Very likely (~1.9km)Possible (~2.7km)Unlikely (~3.5km)Confidence: high
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Miss Melissa Cliffe
LA:West Berkshire
Phone:01491671445
Website:www.basildonprimary.org.uk
Address:School Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8PD
Area:Schools in RG8
Trust:SUMMIT EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 May 2026
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:151958
UKPRN:10098581
Diocese:Diocese of Oxford
Constituency:Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Bus Stops
Beckfords (adj)
110m · 2 min walkEmery Acres (adj)
158m · 3 min walkAldworth Road (adj)
263m · 4 min walkCaptains Gorse (adj)
420m · 7 min walkUpper Basildon flexi area (DRT)
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Low pressure
New homes approved:9,179
Projected new pupils:2,295
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Low demand0.77x oversubscription
Places available
1,973
Applications
1,515
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
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