Little Heath School

A good voluntary aided school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Little Heath School.

Reading, RG315TY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.15
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.5%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 July 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Little Heath Road
Tilehurst
Reading, RG315TY
Phone
1189427337
Website
littleheath.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110063
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5TY
Website
http://www.littleheath.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1700 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,667
Free School Meals
18.9% (315 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
96.9%
Ebacc Entry:
9.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
72.9%
Ebacc Languages:
26.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.15
Progress 8 Range:
-0.32 to 0.03
University Progression:
44.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
165 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.5 (+15.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.6 (+7.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
208
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,667 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Everyone matters High academic standards Growth mindset Respect and integrity Safety and wellbeing Inclusion Partnership with parents

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr David Ramsden emphasizes that everyone matters, high academic standards and a partnership with parents; the school aims to develop confident, well-balanced citizens with a growth mindset, while upholding traditional values such as respect, politeness, honesty and integrity.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco-Committee Diversity Society

Sports

Cricket (AH Cricket Academy) Dance Fitness (Fundamental Fitness)

Facilities

Performance spaces Sports spaces Canteen Library Sixth Form Centre A Block/Classrooms (new build)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and coherent curriculum across Key Stages 3-5 Extensive enrichment including Duke of Edinburgh, trips, music, sport and performances Trips, visits and outdoor learning that accompany classroom teaching Extensive careers programme and opportunities for personal development and leadership Inclusive curriculum and strategies to remove barriers to learning Curriculum is regularly updated with new technologies and teaching approaches

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The LHS Student Support Team provides SEND provision including small-group and one-to-one support, literacy and numeracy development, differentiated resources, ELSA and School Counsellor support, mentoring, personal development, behaviour support, and collaboration with outside agencies.

Admissions Criteria

EHCPs and Looked After Children have priority; catchment area; sibling at Little Heath; partner primary schools; strong social grounds; geographically nearest first.

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