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Groveside School

40 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AY

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

60

Capacity

7-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching
Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership & governance
Expected standard
Inclusion
Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
20
Boys
20 (56%)
Girls
16 (44%)
Capacity
60 (60% full)
SEND
100.0%
FSM Eligible
0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan
100.0%
SEN Support
0.0%

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Not applicable

Contact & Location

Administrative

URN
150898
UKPRN
10099557
Establishment No.
6018

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