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What is The Palmer Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Palmer Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is The Palmer Primary Academy located?

The Palmer Primary Academy is located in Reading, Berkshire, South East, RG2 7PP.

What age range does The Palmer Primary Academy serve?

The Palmer Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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The Palmer Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About The Palmer Primary Academy

The Palmer Primary Academy is a primary academy in Reading, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, The Palmer Primary Academy has 57% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 227 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 34.6%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected57%Attendance92.3%

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is The Palmer Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 227 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

The Palmer Primary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 31/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality33/100

Transport access39/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at The Palmer Primary Academy

At The Palmer Primary Academy, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

67% met the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths.

Attendance at The Palmer Primary Academy

The Palmer Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at The Palmer Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at The Palmer Primary Academy is 34.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at The Palmer Primary Academy

The Palmer Primary Academy has 227 pupils on roll.

17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

The Palmer Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

The Palmer Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Palmer Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Palmer Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

The Palmer Primary Academy