The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp 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)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiver Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Caversham Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.5km away
Emmer Green Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
Miscellaneous · 2.0km away
Caversham Preparatory School
Independent · 2.0km away
Queen Anne's School
Independent · 2.1km away
Aurora Rowan School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Heights Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Heights Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Heights Primary School?
The Heights Primary School currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Heights Primary School take?
The Heights Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Heights Primary School?
The Heights Primary School is in Reading, RG4 7LB, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Heights Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Heights Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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