Highwood Primary School
URN: 131689 • Reading RG5 3JE
Overview
- Name
- Highwood Primary School
- URN
- 131689
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Hickey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189265493
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fairwater Drive, Reading RG5 3JE
Summary
Highwood Primary School is a community school located in Reading, Wokingham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 455 pupils, with a capacity of 472. The school emphasizes not only academic and sporting excellence but also the development of essential learning skills such as perseverance, teamwork, curiosity, creativity, reflection, and independence. These skills are integrated into the curriculum to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
The school promotes British values, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where respect, democracy, and responsibility are key principles. Students are encouraged to engage in democratic processes, such as elections for House Captains and Pupil Voice members, ensuring their voices are heard within the school community.
Highwood Primary School also offers a nursery and has open days for prospective parents. The admissions process is straightforward, with places available for Reception in September 2025 and 2026. For any inquiries, parents can contact the school directly via email. The school is committed to nurturing children into responsible and caring individuals who contribute positively to society.
The school promotes British values, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where respect, democracy, and responsibility are key principles. Students are encouraged to engage in democratic processes, such as elections for House Captains and Pupil Voice members, ensuring their voices are heard within the school community.
Highwood Primary School also offers a nursery and has open days for prospective parents. The admissions process is straightforward, with places available for Reception in September 2025 and 2026. For any inquiries, parents can contact the school directly via email. The school is committed to nurturing children into responsible and caring individuals who contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- @deputyhighwood (other)
- @headhighwood (other)
- @HighwoodPrim6R (other)
- https://t.co/46UBtXTaLJ (other)
- https://t.co/HWuEGR83gd (other)
- @headhighwood (other)
- Jul 18 (other)
- Jul 31 (other)
- Sep 9 (other)
- View Large Map (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 455 | 252 | 203 | 472 | 15.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 466 | 248 | 218 | 472 | 18.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 474 | 245 | 229 | 330 | 17.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 474 | 245 | 229 | 330 | 17.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 396 | 213 | 183 | 330 | 21.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 355 | 183 | 172 | 330 | 18.00 |
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