Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 26% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £579,566. Over a 12 month period, 333 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

26%

Mathematics

35%

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51

Biology

15%

Chemistry

27%

Physics

24%

Mathematics Further

50%

Psychology

23%

History

35%

Sociology

11%

English Literature

18%

English Language and Literature

7%

Business Studies Single

0%

Geography

13%

Economics

13%

Government and Politics

35%

Art and Design Fine Art

38%

Art and Design Photography

14%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

23%

Mathematics

31%

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245

English Language

17%

English Literature

20%

Physics

72%

Chemistry

61%

Biology

75%

Science: Double Award

8%

Geography

24%

Computer Studies Computing

24%

History

26%

Religious Studies

10%

Economics

11%

Music

47%

Drama and Theatre Studies

35%

Physical Education Sports Studies

6%

Business Studies: Single

12%

Statistics

68%

French

41%

Chinese

63%

Spanish

9%

Design and Technology

22%

Art and Design Textiles

33%

Art and Design

50%

Art and Design Graphics

31%

Art and Design Photography

31%

DandT Food Technology

3%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

333

Anti-social behaviour

34

Violence and sexual offences

152

Vehicle crime

11

Shoplifting

19

Burglary

13

Criminal damage and arson

14

Public order

21

Robbery

5

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

37

Drugs

5

Bicycle theft

3

Other crime

16

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Ms Laura Mathews

Local Authority: Reading

Telephone: 01189015800

Website: www.highdown.reading.sch.uk

Address: Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR

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