The Bulmershe School, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
65
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
1,530 pupils
1,400 capacity
130 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - Wokingham
Places available
2,395
Applications
2,387
Got 1st preference
81.6%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Wokingham (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.10493%
Overall absence
18.27372%
Persistent absence
1,286
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
Willow Bank Infant School
Willow Bank Junior School
Sonning Church of England Primary School
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