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Little Heath School
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.2 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,679
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 38% nationally. A notable 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 19% enter the EBacc. While nearly 60% of students progress to university, the percentage heading to top-third institutions is relatively low at 12%.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 152 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.8%
White Other5.9%
Asian Indian5.1%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black Other2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.45509, -1.05819 · RG31 5TY
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN110063
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.littleheath.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Little Heath School rated by Ofsted?
Little Heath School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2014.
Is Little Heath School a good school?
Little Heath School scores 58.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Little Heath School in GCSEs?
Little Heath School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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