Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a academy converter secondary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1545 pupils, and a capacity of 1440 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,545
Pupils
1,440
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Reading. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Reading before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR
- Local authority
- Reading
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 10.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136307
Other Secondary Schools in Reading
If Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
The Willink School Catchment Area
Community school · RG7 3XJ
Little Heath School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG31 5TY
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG30 3EP
Kendrick School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG1 5BN
Reading School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG1 5LW
Maiden Erlegh School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG6 7HS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 1545 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1440 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre? ▾
Admission to Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is managed by Reading. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre cover? ▾
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre? ▾
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.