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The Heights Primary School
129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.1 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
359
Capacity
350
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 79% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the Reading area. Parents express high satisfaction, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. While 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard, which is commendable, there is room for improvement in this area compared to some other schools.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (171 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.8%
Asian Indian8.1%
Mixed Other7.0%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.47686, -0.99648 · RG4 7LB
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN139972
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.theheightsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Heights Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Heights Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2017.
Is The Heights Primary School a good school?
The Heights Primary School scores 97.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Heights Primary School?
Based on 171 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Heights Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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