School admissions in Reading are delivered by Brighter Futures for Children, on behalf of Reading Borough Council.  Click HERE to obtain further information from their website about in-year transfers and also those wishing to apply for a place for their child to join us at the beginning of Year 7.

Parents residing in Reading Borough should apply to Reading Borough Council.  Parents residing in any other local authority should apply through their home local authority who will forward the application to Reading Borough Council. The online admission portal for (people living in the borough of Reading) can be found using this link: Parent Portal 

A copy of our admissions arrangements can be found in the panel on the right.  

The school admissions team can be contacted on 0118 937 3777 or, you can email: admissions@brighterfuturesforchildren.org

Please note that if you are applying under oversubscription criterion 2 – 'children who are eligible for the Pupil Premium', the separate Supplementary Information Form (SIF) must be returned with your application form to your local authority at the time of application.  This form is available below or alternatively on the Brighter Futures for Children website.

If you would like to speak to one of the River Academy team regarding admissions, please email: river@maidenerleghtrust.org