Green Park Village Primary Academy, Reading

In its own words: "We aim for learners to be exceptional as people and learners, ready for the next stage of their futures: > Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives; Linking in to our vision, our school’s values lie around the theme of ‘GRIT’ - aiming to be exceptional through passion and perseverance to long term goals."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for expressing interest in Green Park Village Primary Academy, a free school academy part of REAch2 Academy Trust. I am proud to have been appointed Head Teacher of Green Park Village Primary Academy by the DfE and REAch2 and to have the unique opportunity to create a wonderful school at the heart of a new community in Reading."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, choir and art.

For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Green Park Village Primary Academy as their first choice and 107 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Green Park Village Primary Academy are Southcote Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 58% maths); Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (1.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 65% maths); St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 68% reading, 74% maths); and Manor Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 95% reading, 76% maths).

Green Park Village Primary Academy is one of 65 schools run by Reach2 Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 45% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (30%), White British (17%) and Mixed (16%).

In 2026, 17 pupils (6.6%) received SEN support and 6 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Green Park Village Primary Academy had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is 300 Longwater Avenue (adjacent), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 47 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Reading (351).

In 2024/25, Green Park Village Primary Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.