Highwood Primary School

About Highwood Primary School

Highwood Primary School in Wokingham is a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a school capacity of 330. The data does not include current pupil numbers, so it is not possible to confirm how close the school is to full occupancy. The school does not have a religious character and is led by headteacher Matthew Hickey. The local authority of Wokingham has 55 primary schools in total, of which six hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school, St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, is just one kilometre away, suggesting a competitive local landscape for families seeking a Good-rated option. Without specific admission information in the data, it is not possible to confirm whether Highwood is oversubscribed, but its position within a high-performing local authority means demand is likely to be strong among families seeking a Good-rated option.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2021, Highwood Primary School was rated Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in March 2018. The inspection gave the school Outstanding marks for behaviour and attitudes, while quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Good. This upward trajectory suggests effective leadership under Matthew Hickey. The data does not include Key Stage 2 SATs results or a Progress 8 score for the school, so direct academic comparisons with the local authority average of 70 are not possible. However, the Ofsted report’s strong behaviour rating and Good marks across most areas indicate a school that has stabilised and is delivering a solid standard of education, particularly in the early years and personal development.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a sports hall, a gymnasium, music rooms, and a Forest School, alongside an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, gymnastics, cricket, tennis, and dance, while extracurricular clubs include coding, film club, and gardening. These offerings suggest a broad curriculum that balances academic learning with physical activity and creative enrichment. For families considering Highwood, the school’s Good Ofsted rating, strong behaviour culture, and diverse facilities make it a practical choice for those seeking a solid primary experience within Wokingham. The lack of published exam data means parents may wish to visit the school or consult the full Ofsted report to gauge academic outcomes more closely, but the improvement trajectory and range of provisions are encouraging signals.

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