For more information or to book a visit, please call the office on 01189 015800 or email suhopes@highdown.reading.sch.uk
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.
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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.
Applications outside of chronological year group
Highdown School will admit students out of year as per the DfE School's Admissions Code, section 2.17. Parents should make the case for wanting an out of year admission and the Academy will give this appropriate consideration and will make a decision based on the best interests of the student concerned.