Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Reading, RG4, in the Reading council area. It has 1,537 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 March 2024): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 27 March 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (30 April 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.25 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 50.4 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 57.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 248 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.39 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 141 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,537 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 9.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.59% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.68% | 2024/25 |
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