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
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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.

Key details

LA
Wokingham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
472
Pupils
455
Boys
252
Girls
203
FSM %
15.30
Open date
1999-09-01
Close date
2025-03-31
Last Ofsted
2021-12-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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