The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 260 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,679
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr David Ramsden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Primary School
Primary · 322m away
Birch Copse Primary School
Primary · 557m away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 587m away
Park Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Blagrave Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Denefield School
Secondary · 1.8km away
The Avenue Special School
Academy · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Little Heath School a selective school?
No. Little Heath School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Little Heath School's Ofsted rating?
Little Heath School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Heath School?
Little Heath School currently has 1,679 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Heath School take?
Little Heath School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Little Heath School?
Little Heath School is in Reading, RG31 5TY, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Heath School have a sixth form?
Yes, Little Heath School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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