Little Heath School
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5TYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Heath School is a secondary school in Reading for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 98 schools in West Berkshire. It ranks 12th of 19 secondary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2014, report published 10 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Pupils enjoy their time and their learning at this school. They feel safe, cared for, and welcomed. Staff work together to support pupils when needed. The school's focus on developing consistent routines, in and out of the classroom, has been welcomed by pupils. It gives them clarity about what is expected of them, although some pupils feel that staff are not yet completely consistent. School leaders recognise this and are committed to removing any variability. In lessons, pupils work well together. They are courteous towards each other. This means that all pupils feel able to take part in discussions and to ask and answer questions. Additionally, pupils respond positively to their teachers, who help to extend their knowledge. Pupils value and eagerly participate in activities designed to broaden their education. These range from sessions with the army to local university workshops. Through these, pupils gain a positive understanding of the different career paths available to them. Pupils are taught about how to keep themselves safe, including when online. They appreciate their learning about well-being and consider this to be an important part of their education. Mental health awareness is a particular focus of the school's 'Senior Student Leadership Team', which helps to champion this among pupils of all ages.
What the school should improve
- The recent improvements made to the curriculum and the expertise of staff are not yet fully embedded. This includes the consistent selection of activity choices, as well as processes to help pupils learn and remember more over time. As a result, some pupils do not learn as quickly as they could. The school must ensure that it continues to implement these developments and continues to check they are having the intended impact.
- Currently, pupils in key stage 4 are not consistently provided with some of the opportunities they need to be well prepared for adulthood and life in modern Britain. Leaders are aware of this and know they must continue to strengthen and refine the personal development curriculum for older pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
252 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
162 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,682 pupils on roll, with places for 1,700
Schools near Little Heath School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denefield School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| Theale Green School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 38.5 |
| King's Academy Prospect | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.8 |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| The WREN School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Ramsden
- Phone
- 01189427337
- Address
- Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5TY
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- URN
- 110063
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.