What did Ofsted judge Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre's overall effectiveness to be?
Ofsted judged Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre has 1,537 pupils on roll.
What ages does Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre take?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre located?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is located in Reading, RG4 8LR, Reading.
How do I apply to Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.9% of pupils at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.
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