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The Palmer Primary Academy
70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.4 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
442
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of November 2022, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 66% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% of schools nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 9%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be strong, contributing to a positive school environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.9%
Asian Pakistani14.3%
Asian Indian13.6%
White Other9.5%
Asian Other9.3%
Black African8.4%
Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Asian Chinese3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
traveller_irish0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.44038, -0.96596 · RG2 7PP
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN139653
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thepalmeracademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Palmer Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Palmer Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is The Palmer Primary Academy a good school?
The Palmer Primary Academy scores 54.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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