The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Matthew Hickey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Reading, RG5 3JE
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAddington School
Special school · Very close
The Bulmershe School
Secondary · 346m away
The Ambleside Centre
Nursery · 856m away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 880m away
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rivermead Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highwood Primary School?
Highwood Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highwood Primary School take?
Highwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highwood Primary School?
Highwood Primary School is in Reading, RG5 3JE. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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