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Little Heath School

State school · Reading, RG31 5TY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,679 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,679 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
West Berkshire Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr David Ramsden

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Birch Copse Primary School 15 %
Springfield Primary School 13 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School 12 %
Calcot Junior School 11 %
Park Lane Primary School 11 %
Moorlands Primary School 9 %
Kennet Valley Primary School 6 %
Churchend Primary Academy 5 %
Meadow Park Academy 3 %
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
64%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42.4%
LA avg.
48.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
32.10
LA avg.
35.09
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
95
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,679
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Little Heath Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5TY
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Telephone: 0118 942 7337

Email: office@littleheath.org.uk

Website: http://www.littleheath.org.uk

Local authority: West Berkshire Council

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School data & information Little Heath School Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY
1,679 Pupil numbers
18.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
13 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
95 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42.4%
LA avg.
48.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.60
LA avg.
48.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.15 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 220 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 99 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 248 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 252 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8.9%
LA avg.
16.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.10
LA avg.
35.09
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 31 C
Psychology GCE A level 41 B
Physics GCE A level 21 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 25 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 47 B
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 11 B
History GCE A level 20 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 9 B
French GCE A level 6 B
Film Studies GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language GCE A level 16 B
Economics GCE A level 13 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 B
Chemistry GCE A level 25 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 21 B
Biology GCE A level 35 B
Art and Design GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 16 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Little Heath School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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