The Bulmershe School is a secondary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Bulmershe School currently has around 1506 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 10.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Woodlands Avenue, Reading, RG5 3EU |
| Website: | http://www.thebulmersheschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01189353353 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amanda Woodfin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 149611 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1506 |
| Number of Boys: | 725 |
| Number of Girls: | 781 |
| White British | 46.70% | 704 |
| Pakistani | 10.40% | 156 |
| Indian | 9.10% | 137 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 116 |
| African | 4.10% | 62 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 48 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 47 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 44 |
| Chinese | 2.80% | 42 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 38 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 28 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 23 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 22 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 13 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gray Junior School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gray Infant School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Western Avenue , RG5 3BH | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,900 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HS | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 158 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 158 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boundary Pupil Referral Unit 28 College Road , RG6 1QB | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 66 Upper Redlands Road , RG1 5JT | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.