The Heights Primary School

About The Heights Primary School

The Heights Primary School in Reading has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its most recent graded inspection in 2017 and an ungraded inspection in October 2024, where inspectors confirmed that standards are being maintained. The school’s leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Outstanding. But the most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 performance: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure places the school well above the Reading local authority average of 61%, and ranks it 4th out of 38 primary schools in the area. Nationally, it sits in the top 14% of all primary schools, and within the South East region it ranks 244th out of over 2,000 schools. For a school that is oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.1 to 1, these results help explain the demand.

Digging deeper into the exam data, the school’s strength is particularly evident in reading and writing. 88% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, with an average scaled score of 109, and 90% met the expected standard in writing. In maths, 83% hit the expected standard, with an average score of 108. At the higher standard, 54% of pupils achieved above the expected level in reading, 50% in maths, and 23% in writing. The combined higher standard across all three subjects was 19%. The school’s ranking score of 79, based on the proportion of pupils meeting the expected standard in all three subjects, places it in the top 25% of schools nationally. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 92% of respondents would recommend the school, and 97% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school. The school’s most recent ungraded inspection in October 2024 noted that standards remain high.

The school operates from a site in Reading with a range of facilities including a library, sports hall, music rooms, ICT suite, sensory room, and outdoor playground and playing fields. It offers clubs such as choir, coding and film club, and sports including cricket, dance, athletics and cross country. The school has a published admission number of 50 places for the 2025/26 academic year, and received 155 total applications, with 59 first-preference applications resulting in 49 offers. It is oversubscribed, so families should be aware of the competition. The school’s SEND provisions cover a broad range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 3.9%, and a capacity of 350 pupils currently holding 359, the school is operating slightly above its official capacity. This is a school that suits families prioritising strong academic outcomes and a well-supported, inclusive environment.

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