The Palmer Primary Academy Catchment Area
The Palmer Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 442 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
442
Pupils
420
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Palmer Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Palmer Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Reading. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Reading before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Reading catchment area documents →The Palmer Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PP
- Local authority
- Reading
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139653
Other Primary Schools in Reading
If The Palmer Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
Alfred Sutton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG6 1JR
Caversham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG4 7RA
Coley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG1 6AZ
E P Collier Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG1 8DZ
Geoffrey Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · RG2 8RH
Geoffrey Field Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · RG2 8RH
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Palmer Primary Academy
Is The Palmer Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Palmer Primary Academy currently has 442 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Palmer Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to The Palmer Primary Academy is managed by Reading. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Palmer Primary Academy cover? ▾
The Palmer Primary Academy is a primary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Palmer Primary Academy? ▾
The Palmer Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.