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Highwood Copse Primary School

West Berkshire, RG20 9BSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Highwood Copse Primary School

Highwood Copse Primary School was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023, but the detail tells a more nuanced story. The school earned Outstanding judgements in three of the five graded categories: early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, along with quality of education, were both rated Good. This split suggests a school that excels at supporting children's personal growth and conduct, while maintaining solid academic standards. With just 122 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is a small, intentionally undersubscribed school — though that undersubscription is deceptive, because admissions data for 2025/26 shows it is heavily oversubscribed, with 80 applications for 30 places and 35 first-preference applications for just 29 offers. That works out at 2.67 applications per place, indicating strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHighwood Copse Way, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG20 9BS
HeadteacherSerraphina Robinson
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Number of Pupils122
Free School Meals (FSM)8.2%
School Capacity122 / 210 (58% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteForest SchoolMusic RoomsDining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersCross CountryDanceTennisCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highwood Copse Primary School

Highwood Copse Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.