The Heights Primary School
129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Heights Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 4th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2017, report published 28 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this exceptional school. The school has high aspirations for all pupils from the moment that they arrive. It puts pupils' learning at the centre of everything it does. As a result, pupils become confident, articulate and passionate learners. This enables them to learn very well across the full curriculum. The school is particularly ambitious for disadvantaged pupils. Pupils' behaviour in and beyond the classroom is exemplary. Pupils said that everyone treats each other with the same respect. Older pupils are exceptional role models, displaying respect, kindness and positivity. They form strong relationships with their younger peers, helping them to live up to these high standards of behaviour. The school encourages pupils to have a voice and share their opinions. Pupils are excited to discover new information. They appreciate the many worthwhile learning opportunities that the school provides. They enjoy visits to theatres and museums and participating in residential trips, for example. Pupils feel welcome and safe at the school. The vast majority of parents and carers are effusive in their praise for the school. They recognise the hard work and care staff put into making the children's school days as productive as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
353 pupils on roll, with places for 350
Schools near The Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Emmer Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Caversham Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| E P Collier Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Thameside Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Fallon (acting)
- Phone
- 01183570123
- Address
- 129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 139972
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.