The Palmer Primary Academy vs Groveside School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading
Groveside School
Reading
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Other independent special school
Age Range
3–11
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Reading
Reading
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
436
36
Capacity
420
60
Occupancy
104%
60%
FSM %
31.7%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Nov 2022
Feb 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
86%
-
KS2 Maths
84%
-
KS2 Writing
70%
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