Address: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR
Telephone: 0118 901 5800
Email: office@highdown.reading.sch.uk
For general queries, please email the office: office@highdown.reading.sch.uk
To contact the Safeguarding Team, please email: hsc@highdown.reading.sch.uk
For exam queries, please email: emsumbler@highdown.reading.sch.uk
For admissions queries, please email: rovidler@highdown.reading.sch.uk
Reporting Your Child’s Absence
Please report absences via the Class Charts absence reporting function, including medical or dental appointments.
Alternatively, call the absence line on 0118 901 5823 before 8:40am, stating your child’s name, mentor group and reason for absence.
For planned absences (e.g. holidays, events, funerals, school interviews/performances), please complete a Leave of Absence Form: Leave of Absence Form (MS Word) / Leave of Absence Form (PDF). If you require a paper copy, please contact us to request the information you would like.
Finance Office Opening Times
Students can visit the finance office at anytime during the school day.
If parents would like to collect, please contact the finance office, and they can arrange to leave your package at reception.
Travel Information
Please find information about travelling to and from Highdown School.