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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Surley Row, Emmer Green, RG4 8LR
Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Emmer Green. Mixed intake.
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a large mixed secondary academy in Reading for ages 11 to 18, with a sixth form and SEN provision for visual impairment. Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection in 2015.
The school describes Highdown as a place where tradition meets innovation, from a 16th century tythe barn to modern computing facilities. It highlights co-curricular opportunities, including leadership pathways and international trips.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,545 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed