Highwood Copse Primary School
URN: 141882 • Newbury RG20 9BS
Overview
- Name
- Highwood Copse Primary School
- URN
- 141882
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE THAMES LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Serraphina Robinson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01635749991
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highwood Copse Way, Newbury RG20 9BS
Summary
Highwood Copse Primary School, located in Newbury, West Berkshire, is a mixed free school catering to 122 pupils, with a capacity of 236. The school prioritises a child-centred approach to education, aiming to provide a holistic learning experience that fosters academic, creative, spiritual, moral, and emotional development. The picturesque setting, surrounded by lush grounds and woodland, enhances the learning environment, encouraging exploration and ambition.
The school’s ethos is built on the principles of safety, success, and resilience, with a focus on nurturing independent thought and intellectual curiosity. Highwood Copse promotes an understanding of social justice and diversity, ensuring that children are well-informed about their community and the wider world. The dedicated staff strive to create an exciting and stimulating atmosphere, inspiring students to celebrate their individuality and develop strong friendships.
Highwood Copse Primary School actively engages with parents and the community, offering opportunities for involvement through events like open mornings. The school values feedback from families, highlighting the importance of collaboration in supporting children's education and well-being.
The school’s ethos is built on the principles of safety, success, and resilience, with a focus on nurturing independent thought and intellectual curiosity. Highwood Copse promotes an understanding of social justice and diversity, ensuring that children are well-informed about their community and the wider world. The dedicated staff strive to create an exciting and stimulating atmosphere, inspiring students to celebrate their individuality and develop strong friendships.
Highwood Copse Primary School actively engages with parents and the community, offering opportunities for involvement through events like open mornings. The school values feedback from families, highlighting the importance of collaboration in supporting children's education and well-being.
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Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THAMES LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 8.20
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 64 | 58 | 236 | 8.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 83 | 40 | 43 | 236 | 12.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 236 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 236 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 |
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