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South Lake Primary School
Campbell Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3NA, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.5 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
454
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.2%
Asian Indian11.7%
Asian Pakistani8.8%
White Other8.6%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.44638, -0.90716 · RG5 3NA
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN150004
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southlakeprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is South Lake Primary School rated by Ofsted?
South Lake Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is South Lake Primary School a good school?
South Lake Primary School scores 84.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about South Lake Primary School?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Lake Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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