The Palmer Primary Academy vs Hamilton School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading
Hamilton School
Reading
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Reading
Reading
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
436
64
Capacity
420
68
Occupancy
104%
94%
FSM %
31.7%
73.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2022
May 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
4.5
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
0%
KS2 Reading
86%
-
KS2 Maths
84%
-
KS2 Writing
70%
-