The Palmer Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Reading (Reading).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Palmer Academy is a two form entry school for children aged three to eleven, serving the children and families of Whitley, Reading and the surrounding area. We are part of the REAch2 Reading Cluster which also includes Civitas Academy , Ranikhet Academy and Green Park Village Academy .
Although over 400 children attend the academy every day, each and every one of them recieves the commitment of all staff to make sure that their treasured time at school is as exciting and inspiring as possible. Children at The Palmer Academy develop enquiring minds through discovering new concepts and challenging their own ideas.
They are encouraged to share their learning in a safe and secure environment that promotes strong self-esteem and respect for others.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Choir
- Computing
- Cricket
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Accelerated Reader
Key facts
- URN
- 139653
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Reading
- Constituency
- Reading Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (3 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Sam Dwinell | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Paul Williams | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kayleigh Nightingale | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Steer Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record