Groveside School
Other independent special school · Ages 7–16 · Reading
Groveside School is an independent special school in Reading for ages 7–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- 40 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AY
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–16
- Council
- Reading
- Pupils on roll
- 36 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils at Groveside School enjoy learning and benefit from a calm, nurturing environment in which they feel safe and valued.”
- “They describe the school as a second chance for them.”
- “Staff listen to pupils' views and genuinely care for them.”
To improve
- “However, some pupils do not develop basic literacy and numeracy skills as well as they could.”
- “Other pupils, sometimes do not acquire the depth of learning of which they are capable.”
- “While behaviour is improving overall, some pupils do not show sustained improvement in managing their own behaviour over time.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 April 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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