South Lake Primary School

About South Lake Primary School

South Lake Primary School is an academy converter in Reading, Wokingham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 454 pupils on roll. It is part of ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wokingham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

454 / 472 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Campbell Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG5 3NA

Phone

01189691672

Headteacher

Samantha Hamer

Website

www.southlakeprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Lake Primary School?

South Lake Primary School is an academy converter in Reading, Wokingham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does South Lake Primary School have?

South Lake Primary School has 454 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does South Lake Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at South Lake Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is South Lake Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — South Lake Primary School is part of ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE.

Where is South Lake Primary School?

South Lake Primary School is located at Campbell Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG5 3NA.