The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Anne Higginbotham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Avenue Special School
Special school · Very close
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 434m away
Reading Girls' School
Secondary · 563m away
Groveside School
Independent · 584m away
Phoenix College
Special school · 615m away
The Abbey School Reading
Independent · 951m away
Kendrick School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Blagdon Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Palmer Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Palmer Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Palmer Primary Academy?
The Palmer Primary Academy currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Palmer Primary Academy take?
The Palmer Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Palmer Primary Academy?
The Palmer Primary Academy is in Reading, RG2 7PP, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Palmer Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Palmer Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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