Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Address | Surley Row, RG4 8LR |
| School Website | www.highdown.reading.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1189015800 |
| URN | 136307 |
School Census
| Total | 1575 |
| Girls/Boys | 741/834 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.0%/53.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 135 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2015 | Good |
| 01/05/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 26 March 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 02 October 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 30 April 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 April 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 July 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 20 June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 39.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.87 |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74% |
| Entering EBacc | 38% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.79 |
| Progress 8 | 0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.72 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 500 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 243 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 513 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 111 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 562 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 527 |
| As first preference | 283 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 536 |
| As first preference | 294 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 276 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 522 |
| As first preference | 302 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 482 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 442 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 457 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Emmer Green Primary School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grove Road, , RG4 8LN
The Hill Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Peppard Road, , RG4 8TU
Caversham Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hemdean Road, , RG4 7RA