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Reporting an absence
Parents and Carers, please report all absences via your Class Charts Parent account, online or via the app, rather than by phone or email, before 9am on the day of the absence.
Thank you for your interest in Highdown
Headteacher's Welcome
Highdown School is a very special place. As Headteacher, I am very proud of all we do here and our resolute determination to continue to improve every day. Staff and students aspire to achieve excellence in all we do. Our commitment and resilience is underpinned by core values of Aspiration, Respect and Excellence. We ARE Highdown!
Our philosophy is simple – great teaching supported by committed pastoral care gives great outcomes and life chances for our young people.
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of students achieved a good pass in GCSE English/Maths
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of A-Level grades at A*-A
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of students achieved both Maths and English GCSE at 7 or above
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of all GCSE grades, are at 9/8/7 level, which is outstanding
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of the A-Level grades were A* to B grades
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of GCSE English grades are at 7+ (old A grade) and Maths is at 29%
News & Events
BFfC - Little People Big Feelings
21 Mar 2023
Read MoreSEND Local Offer Newsletter - Spring 2023
16 Mar 2023
Read MoreUKESF - Girls into Electronics
13 Mar 2023
Read MoreLevel 3 Performing Arts Workshop
07 Mar 2023
Read MoreSEND February Half Term Short Breaks
30 Jan 2023
Read MoreSpecial United 26th Jan 2023 Meeting
18 Jan 2023
Read MoreBack to School Online Safety
04 Jan 2023
Read MoreOpen Morning for LSA and HLTA Roles
19 Dec 2022
Read MoreYear 7 Creative Careers Winners
16 Dec 2022
Read MoreIncrease in Scarlet Fever
15 Dec 2022
Read MoreFormer Student in Need of Help
14 Dec 2022
Read MoreWinter Holidays 2022 Family Services and SEND Local Offer
13 Dec 2022
Read More
- 26Mar
Week B
All Day
- 30Mar
Year 10&12 USA Adventure
All Day
- 30Mar
A-Level Music Recital - Hall Foyer
7:00pm
- 31Mar
Year 11 Krakow/Berlin Trip
All Day
- 02Apr
Holiday
All Day
- 03Apr
Academy Holiday - Closed to students
All Day
- 16Apr
Week A
All Day
- 17Apr
Professional Learning Day - Academy closed to students
All Day
- 18Apr
Start of Term 5
All Day
- 18Apr
Year 12 PPEs
All Day
- 19Apr
Year 11 PR2 and Mentor Reports - Issued to parents
All Day
- 23Apr
Week B
All Day
I would like to thank Highdown for supporting my two children in their education and giving me the experience of a rewarding career in teaching. Staff at Highdown work so hard, and I am sad to leave a dedicated team of people.
Staff
We were really happy to be in Highdown community and would like to convey all our gratitude to Headteacher Ms. Rachel Cave, to all brilliant teachers and to all wonderful school staff, who were and are so kind and helpful!
Parent
The school's curriculum is broad and balanced
Ofsted
The environment and overall feel of the school has allowed me to thrive in the Sixth Form due to the friendly and hard-working atmosphere created by teachers and students alike’
Sixth Form Student
I would like to thank you and the rest of the teachers at Highdown School for the support and time invested in me throughout my time here. I have enjoyed working as part of this team and appreciate the opportunities that I have had for personal and professional development.
Staff
For all staff - Thank you all for your professionalism, always getting the right tone and always putting the children first. We see it in every message.
Parent
Students are well presented and proud to be members of the school community
Ofsted
House Points
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Caversham Lions
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Grove Griffins
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Mapledurham Dragons
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Rosehill Red Kites