Highwood Copse Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Highwood Copse Way Newbury Berkshire RG20 9BS |
| Phone | 01635749991 |
| Reference Number | 141882 |
Highwood Copse Primary has entered its first Ofsted inspection with a positive overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. The school excels in areas such as personal development and early years provision, which are both rated as 'Outstanding'. The pupils thrive in a supportive and engaging atmosphere, allowing them to build strong relationships and achieve well. The curriculum is well-implemented across most year groups, enabling students to reach high standards in their learning, particularly in essential subjects like phonics and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 122 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.46%
Girls: 47.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.8% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 03 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate outstanding behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
- Exceptional provision in early years, with children quickly developing confidence.
- Effective curriculum planning that supports strong academic achievement.
- Highly skilled staff providing tailored support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps exist in pupils' knowledge in the wider curriculum, impacting their ability to make connections in learning.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 17 | 0 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Willows Primary School
Pyle Hill, The Willows Primary School, Pyle Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7SJ |
0.7 miles |
|
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Old Newtown Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7DE |
0.81 miles |
|
Falkland Primary School
Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6NU |
0.96 miles |
|
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Garford Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6EX |
1.04 miles |
|
John Rankin Junior School
Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6ES |
1.05 miles |
|
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Link Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LU |
1.17 miles |
|
Horris Hill School
Newtown, Newbury, RG20 9DJ |
1.2 miles |
|
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Victoria Park, Newbury, RG14 1EH |
1.72 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newport Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2AW |
1.87 miles |
|
Speenhamland School
Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU |
1.89 miles |
|
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Digby Road, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TS |
2.06 miles |
|
The Winchcombe School
Maple Crescent, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN |
2.09 miles |
|
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Fir Tree Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2RA |
2.15 miles |
|
Burghclere Primary School
Church Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HT |
2.34 miles |
|
Enborne C.E. Primary School
Enborne, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0JU |
2.36 miles |
|
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG |
2.43 miles |
|
Parsons Down Junior School
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR |
2.51 miles |
|
Parsons Down Infant School
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR |
2.59 miles |
|
Woolton Hill Junior School
Woolton Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9XE |
3.14 miles |
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Thorngrove School
The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9PS |
3.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Newbury College
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7TD |
0.18 miles |
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St Gabriel's School
St Gabriel's, Berkshire, RG20 9BD |
0.32 miles |
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Park House School
239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ |
0.79 miles |
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St Bartholomew's School
Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP |
0.94 miles |
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Northcroft Vocational School
Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1BU |
1.53 miles |
|
Engaging Potential
Progress House, 79 Gaywood Drive, Newbury, RG14 2PR |
2.1 miles |
|
The Clere School
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HP |
2.12 miles |
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Trinity School
Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DU |
2.3 miles |
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St Michael's School
Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9JW |
2.49 miles |
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The Castle School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG |
2.52 miles |
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The Grange School
18 - 21 Church Gate, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3PN |
3.07 miles |
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Kennet School
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL |
3.51 miles |
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Mary Hare School
Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ |
3.96 miles |
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Downe House
Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ |
4.44 miles |