Groveside School
URN: 150898 • Reading RG2 7AY
Overview
- Name
- Groveside School
- URN
- 150898
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 32.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mary Rome (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01183744556
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 40 Christchurch Road, Reading RG2 7AY
Summary
Groveside School is an independent special school located in Reading, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 20 pupils, with a capacity of 60. The school focuses on providing a therapeutic educational environment tailored for students with additional needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The experienced staff work closely with each pupil to understand their individual learning requirements and implement appropriate support strategies.
The curriculum at Groveside is designed to be engaging and personalised, fostering both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on developing confidence, skills, and values that prepare pupils for future success. High expectations for behaviour and achievement are maintained, with a commitment to celebrating each child's unique journey and progress.
Community involvement and parental partnership are integral to Groveside's ethos. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where diversity is embraced, and every child is encouraged to thrive as a responsible and respectful individual. This holistic approach ensures that pupils not only excel academically but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary for independent living.
The curriculum at Groveside is designed to be engaging and personalised, fostering both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on developing confidence, skills, and values that prepare pupils for future success. High expectations for behaviour and achievement are maintained, with a commitment to celebrating each child's unique journey and progress.
Community involvement and parental partnership are integral to Groveside's ethos. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where diversity is embraced, and every child is encouraged to thrive as a responsible and respectful individual. This holistic approach ensures that pupils not only excel academically but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary for independent living.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Support for Young People (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Avenue Special School (65.2)
- Brookfields Special School (63.0)
- Addington School (62.9)
- TLG Reading (62.7)
- Cranbury College (60.1)
Key details
- LA
- Reading
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 20
- Boys
- 14
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-09-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 60 |
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