The Bulmershe School
URN: 149611 • Reading RG5 3EU
Overview
- Name
- The Bulmershe School
- URN
- 149611
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CORVUS LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Woodfin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189353353
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodlands Avenue, Reading RG5 3EU
Summary
The Bulmershe School, located in Reading, Wokingham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,506 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,400. The school prides itself on fostering a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community where students are encouraged to become happy, self-confident, and ambitious thinkers. The core values of responsibility, resilience, safety, and respect underpin the school's ethos, guiding students in their personal and academic development.
The curriculum at The Bulmershe School is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that promote both academic excellence and personal growth. Recent achievements include notable GCSE and A-Level results, which surpass national averages, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards.
The school actively engages with the local community and provides various support systems for students, including mental health initiatives and leadership opportunities. Events such as sports days, arts celebrations, and STEM career fairs further enhance the school experience, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future endeavors.
The curriculum at The Bulmershe School is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that promote both academic excellence and personal growth. Recent achievements include notable GCSE and A-Level results, which surpass national averages, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards.
The school actively engages with the local community and provides various support systems for students, including mental health initiatives and leadership opportunities. Events such as sports days, arts celebrations, and STEM career fairs further enhance the school experience, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future endeavors.
Useful links
- About our School Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (Oasis) (sen)
- Access Arrangements for SEND Students (sen)
- Student Absence (sen)
- Latest News 11 Nov 2021 Students represented the school at the ‘Reading Model Clima... (sen)
- Latest News 15 Dec 2022 United Against Bullying programme - consent needed (sen)
- #SENDSupport (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
- Kendrick School (70.2)
- Reading School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CORVUS LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1506
- Boys
- 725
- Girls
- 781
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- 2024-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1506 | 725 | 781 | 1400 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1400 |
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