The Heights Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 129 Upper Woodcote Road Reading RG4 7LB |
| Phone | 01183570123 |
| Reference Number | 139972 |
The Heights Primary School continues to excel, maintaining the outstanding standards noted in its previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a learning environment that prioritizes their progress and well-being, demonstrating high levels of engagement and achievement in a well-rounded curriculum. The school places particular emphasis on supporting disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities for success. Parents and pupils express profound satisfaction with the school's efforts in fostering a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 359 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.48%
Girls: 46.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 21 | 52 |
| 2 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 | 53 |
| 4 | 28 | 25 | 53 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| 6 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.8% |
| Indian | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 23 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High aspirations for all pupils, especially disadvantaged learners.
- Exceptional pupil behavior and strong relationships among students.
- Well-constructed curriculum tailored to pupils' needs and interests.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with effective phonics instruction.
- Dedicated staff with robust subject knowledge and commitment to professional development.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they achieve alongside peers.
- Exceptional personal development opportunities for students.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | 3 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
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0.96 miles |
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Emmer Green Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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Caversham Preparatory School
16 Peppard Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8JZ |
1.26 miles |
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Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
18 Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 8JZ |
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E P Collier Primary School
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1.31 miles |
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Thameside Primary School
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1.35 miles |
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Norcot Early Years Centre
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Wilson Primary School
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1.43 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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1.45 miles |
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The Hill Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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Civitas Academy
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Oxford Road Community School
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Battle Primary Academy
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St Edward's Prep
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1.71 miles |
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New Bridge Nursery School
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1.71 miles |
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1.76 miles |
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1.78 miles |
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All Saints Junior School
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