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South Lake Primary School

Wokingham, RG5 3NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About South Lake Primary School

Parents at South Lake Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, 90% of respondents said they would recommend the school, a strong signal for families weighing up their options. The school is clearly popular locally too: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 133 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.02. All 44 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while competition is real, putting it top of your list pays off. On specific questions, parents were particularly impressed with communication: 66% strongly agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 59% strongly agreed their child does well. The school also scored highly on wider development, with 56% strongly agreeing it supports personal growth. There are some areas where opinion is more divided, notably around SEND support, where 23% disagreed that needs are met properly, though 73% agreed or strongly agreed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCampbell Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG5 3NA
HeadteacherAntoinette Butler-Willis
Local AuthorityWokingham
Number of Pupils454
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity454 / 472 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 98 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteDining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersCross CountryAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubCodingGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: southlakeprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Lake Primary School

South Lake Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.