The Highlands School, Reading

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The Highlands School
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England
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Established1929
Closed2011
Colour(s)Emerald green, Purple   
EmblemThistle

The Highlands School was an independent primary school in Reading, Berkshire, England. For most of its history the school was located in Wardle Avenue, Tilehurst. Highlands admitted both boys and girls in the lower years, but the upper forms were girls only.

Contents

The school was founded in 1929 and closed in July 2011. [1]

Notable former pupils

Notable former pupils include Mike Oldfield, Minette Walters and Tracy Edwards.

Notes

  1. "The Highlands School closes for good". 14 July 2011.

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