The Heights Primary School
Reading, RG4 7LB · Reading · primary school
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2nd of 37 primary schools in Reading we can score, 40 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 1,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Heights Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join chess, Lego, Thinking club, film, board games, and foreign language clubs. Sports include gymnastics, tag rugby, dance, tennis, football, and basketball, alongside a choir. Trips visit Bucklebury Farm, Beale Park, and Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel week. Cultural events include Diwali, Black History Month, and Chinese New Year celebrations. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various cultural trips integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Heights Primary School
Overview
The Heights Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. Pupils enjoy attending this ‘exceptional school’, where high aspirations and a focus on learning foster ‘confident, articulate and passionate learners’. The report confirms that the school continues to deliver high-quality education with exemplary behaviour and strong outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully constructed’ to meet pupils’ needs, ensuring they ‘continually build on their prior learning’ and achieve exceptionally well.
- Reading is a ‘top priority’, with teachers delivering the phonics programme ‘expertly’ and providing swift support for those who struggle.
- Staff possess ‘very strong subject-specific knowledge’ and effectively check for understanding to address misunderstandings immediately.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, ensuring ‘additional needs should not put a glass ceiling on any pupil’s learning’.
- Personal development is ‘exceptional’, with pupils learning about ‘equality, diversity and tolerance’ and participating in varied extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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