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Highwood Primary School

Academy converter · Reading · RG5 3JE

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

429

Local authority

Wokingham

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Reading, Wokingham, 429 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 16.5%.

Open schools in Reading
156
Primary schools in Reading
102
Academies among open schools in Reading
36% (56)
Open schools in RG5
12
Primary in RG5
8
Open schools in Wokingham LA
85
Primary in Wokingham LA
55

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
149998

Location

Address
Fairwater Drive, Woodley
Postcode
RG5 3JE
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Local authority
Wokingham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
429
Boys / girls
236 / 193
School capacity
434
Capacity fill
429 / 434 (99%)
Free school meals
16.5%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
Academy trust
ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE

Contact

Telephone
01189265493
Website
www.highwood.wokingham.sch.uk/

Official links