Little Heath School
URN: 110063 • Reading RG31 5TY
Overview
- Name
- Little Heath School
- URN
- 110063
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Ramsden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189427337
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Little Heath Road, Reading RG31 5TY
Summary
      Little Heath School, located in Reading, West Berkshire, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrollment of 1,679 students and a capacity of 1,700. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education tailored to the individual needs of each student, fostering an environment where respect, honesty, and integrity are valued alongside academic achievement. The ethos promotes a partnership among teachers, students, and parents to enhance life chances and support students in their educational and career pathways.
The curriculum at Little Heath is broad and balanced, designed to inspire students and encourage them to set high personal standards. It encompasses academic, practical, creative, and vocational subjects, aiming to develop resilience, independence, and confidence. The school also emphasizes personal development through extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the Duke of Edinburgh programme, ensuring that students become well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of modern life.
Little Heath School prides itself on its positive local reputation and commitment to excellence. The school continually strives to innovate and improve educational practices, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background.
      The curriculum at Little Heath is broad and balanced, designed to inspire students and encourage them to set high personal standards. It encompasses academic, practical, creative, and vocational subjects, aiming to develop resilience, independence, and confidence. The school also emphasizes personal development through extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the Duke of Edinburgh programme, ensuring that students become well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of modern life.
Little Heath School prides itself on its positive local reputation and commitment to excellence. The school continually strives to innovate and improve educational practices, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background.
Useful links
- Governance & Policies (governance)
- LHS Student Support Team & SEND Provision (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Prospectus & Curriculum (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
- Kendrick School (70.2)
- Reading School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1700
- Pupils
- 1679
- Boys
- 806
- Girls
- 873
- FSM %
- 18.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1679 | 806 | 873 | 1700 | 18.90 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 1667 | 816 | 851 | 1700 | 18.20 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 1647 | 796 | 851 | 1700 | 14.20 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 1647 | 796 | 851 | 1665 | 14.20 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 1655 | 826 | 829 | 1665 | 12.60 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 1634 | 813 | 821 | 1665 | 10.40 | 
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