Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

About Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Reading, United Kingdom. We are proud of our students' achievements and our school's diverse range of subjects. Our school community is supportive and welcoming.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms L Mathews

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

90.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

53.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.25

Progress 8

Above average

61.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

80.1%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

39.0% entered EBacc

30.7% achieved EBacc

277 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with caring staff"

Highdown School has been a fantastic decision for our family. The pastoral support and care for the students is second to none. Our child has thrived in this nurturing environment and is making great progress. We feel so lucky to have such a wonderful school on our doorstep!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen B

Parent Mar 22, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful facilities and opportunities"

We moved to a different area so our child is no longer at Highdown, but we still keep in touch with the school. The facilities are excellent and the staff are always keen to provide additional support and opportunities for the students. We are so grateful for the time our child spent at Highdown and the skills they developed.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David R

Parent Nov 15, 2021

4.0

"Room for improvement in communication"

We have been generally pleased with Highdown School, but we have found the communication with teachers and school staff to be a bit hit and miss. Our child is happy and making progress, but we do wish the school would keep us better informed about what's going on. The Art on a Postcard auction was a lovely event and we're grateful for the work the students have put into it.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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