# Groveside School — Reading, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mary Rome

## Contact

- **Address:** 40 Christchurch Road, Reading
- **Phone:** 01183 744556
- **Website:** https://www.grovesideschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/reading/groveside-school-23718

## About

Groveside School provides a therapeutic educational approach within a custom-built environment. Our specialised facilities and experienced team enable pupils who have additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), communication, interaction and associated behaviours, to flourish. We aim to equip every pupil with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to be successful in their future.

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Life-Changing Experience for My Child: Groveside School has been a game-changer for my child. The therapeutic approach and facilities have helped them flourish in ways I never thought possible. The staff are kind, supportive, and dedicated, and I feel so grateful to have them on our journey. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Care and Support: We have been thoroughly impressed with the care and support that Groveside School has provided for our child. The Be Kind, Believe, Be You values are truly embodied by the staff, and we feel like we're part of a community that truly understands our child's needs. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Mixed Experience: We had a mixed experience at Groveside School. The facilities were excellent, and the staff were generally supportive. However, we felt that our child's needs were not always met, and we had to advocate for them more than we had hoped. *(Mar 2022)*

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