The Palmer Primary Academy
The Palmer Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Reading, RG2, in the Reading council area. It has 436 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 22 November 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 66 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 9 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 44 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 436 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 47.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.54% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.71% | 2024/25 |
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