The Bulmershe School

A good academy converter school in Wokingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Bulmershe School.

Reading, RG53EU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %, Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
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English & Maths grade 4+ %
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Continue in education or training
Not published
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Sustained employment
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodlands Avenue
Woodley
Reading, RG53EU

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149611
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3EU
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-02-2024
Trust/MAT
THE CORVUS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Resilience Safety

Head Teacher's Message

We are a thriving and vibrant community which inspires and empowers students to believe in themselves, be resilient and be ambitious.

Facilities

Auditorium (400-seat) Drama Studios Canteen Hall Bulmershe Leisure Centre facilities: 4 court sports hall, 6-lane 25m swimming pool, teaching pool with moveable floor, 2 dance studios, 75-piece gym Library and Media Resource Centre Sixth Form independent study area Wellbeing Centre

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are handled by the home local authority. Applications for September 2026 entry open 12 September 2025 and close 31 October 2025. The Bulmershe School admission arrangements include over-subscription criteria, wait lists and appeals. Applications should be made through the local authority (Wokingham Borough Council or Reading Borough Council).

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