Located in Reading, South Lake Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
South Lake Primary School currently has around 454 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.2%). indian pupils make up about 11.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Campbell Road, Reading, RG5 3NA |
| Website: | www.southlakeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189691672 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Antoinette Butler-Willis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150004 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 454 |
| Number of Boys: | 236 |
| Number of Girls: | 218 |
| White British | 50.20% | 228 |
| Indian | 11.70% | 53 |
| Pakistani | 8.80% | 40 |
| Other White | 8.60% | 39 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 18 |
| Chinese | 3.30% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 7 |
| African | 1.30% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Junior School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Infant and Nursery School Hearn Road , Woodley RG5 3QQ | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HS | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 2,525 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boundary Pupil Referral Unit 28 College Road , RG6 1QB | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.