Week B

 
Admissions to Highdown School 

All applications for school places in Years 7-11 must be made through Reading Borough Council's Admissions Department via the Brighter Futures for Children Web Portal.  To find up-to-date information on how to apply, either as part of the normal intake or during the school year, please go to the website: 

https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/for-parents-carers/schools/admissions/

 

Key Dates for September 2025 Starters

 
Year 7 Admissions for September 2025

Parents of children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 (inclusive) need to apply for a secondary school place for September 2025.

Our PAN (Published Admission Number) for September 2025 is 250.

Please read our Admission Policy for further information regarding our Admissions Criteria.

Please click here for a postcode check.

For more information and to apply visit:

https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/schools/admissions/secondary/

If you have any further queries regarding admissions to Highdown School, please email

office@highdown.reading.sch.uk

Find out more information, advice and guidance on Reading Borough Council admissions here

Admission to Secondary School Guide for Parents and Carers
 

Appealing for a School Place

You may appeal for a place at the school you want if you have not been offered a place. Please see the Reading Borough Council website for more information HERE.