Highwood Primary School
URN: 149998 • Reading RG5 3JE
Overview
- Name
- Highwood Primary School
- URN
- 149998
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 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 mixed academy converter located in Reading, Wokingham, with a capacity of 330 students. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. Matt Hickey, the school prioritises not only academic and sporting excellence but also the development of essential learning behaviours such as perseverance, teamwork, curiosity, creativity, reflection, and independence. These skills are integral to preparing students for the complexities of the modern world.
The school offers a welcoming environment for new families, with open days scheduled for prospective Reception students starting in September 2026. Currently, there are still places available for September 2025 starters due to lower birth rates in the area. The admissions process is straightforward, with in-year applications accepted via email, and the school aims to respond to queries within 15 school days.
Highwood Primary School is committed to promoting British values, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The school encourages respect, responsibility, and positive relationships among students, families, and the wider community, ensuring that children grow into caring and democratic individuals.
The school offers a welcoming environment for new families, with open days scheduled for prospective Reception students starting in September 2026. Currently, there are still places available for September 2025 starters due to lower birth rates in the area. The admissions process is straightforward, with in-year applications accepted via email, and the school aims to respond to queries within 15 school days.
Highwood Primary School is committed to promoting British values, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The school encourages respect, responsibility, and positive relationships among students, families, and the wider community, ensuring that children grow into caring and democratic individuals.
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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Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 330 |
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