Little Heath School
Reading, RG31 5TY · West Berkshire · secondary school
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6th of 9 secondary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 10 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 876 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.0 · 60 | 30% | 1.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.8 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Heath School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,682 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,700. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is provided to help pupils improve their progress? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about Little Heath School
Overview
Little Heath School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe, cared for, and welcomed. The curriculum is ambitious and precisely identifies what pupils need to learn, helping them build deep knowledge, while staff work collaboratively to support individual needs. However, recent improvements to the curriculum and staff expertise are not yet fully embedded, and the personal development curriculum for older pupils requires further strengthening.
Strengths
- Pupils are courteous, work well together, and feel able to participate in discussions, creating a positive learning environment.
- Teachers regularly check knowledge and adapt lessons to maximise learning, with robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school prioritises reading skills, using small-group sessions to help less confident readers become more fluent across the curriculum.
- Pupils value enrichment activities, including careers programmes and community events, which broaden their education and future options.
- Attendance is supported by a strong pastoral team, and mental health awareness is championed through initiatives like the ‘Senior Student Leadership Team’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure recent curriculum improvements and processes for helping pupils remember knowledge over time are fully embedded to accelerate learning.
- Leaders must strengthen the personal development curriculum for key stage 4 pupils to provide meaningful opportunities for preparation for adulthood and life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.6 |
| 2024/25 | 48.2 |
| 2025/26 | 48.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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