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South Lake Primary School

Reading, United Kingdom
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About South Lake Primary School

Welcome to South Lake Primary School, where our aim is for the children to look smart and be comfortable. Our curriculum provides our children with aspiration, and the resilience to achieve. We champion the right of staff and students to embrace all Afro-hairstyles.

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.3
Teaching Quality 4.3
Communication 4.7
Student Wellbeing 4.7
Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data โ€ข 98 responses โ€ข 21.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95% positive 4.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89.8% positive 9.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.8% positive 8.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84.7% positive 9.2% negative

My child does well at this school

90.8% positive 5.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 98 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information โ€ข 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
20.6
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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Emily B
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"A wonderful community"

I've been so impressed with the way South Lake Primary has welcomed my child and encouraged them to grow in confidence. The values of respect and kindness are truly evident in everything the school does, and the emphasis on Afro-textured hair is amazing. I've also been grateful for the support with school uniform costs - it's a small thing, but it makes a big difference.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sarah J
Parent Mar 1, 2022
4.0

"Friendly and inclusive"

I love taking my child to South Lake - the staff are always smiling and welcoming, and the atmosphere is really positive. My child has settled in quickly and is making lots of friends. I also appreciate the effort the school puts into supporting families with school uniform costs - it's a big help.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Helen D
Parent Jan 1, 2022
5.0

"A haven for early years"

I've been so impressed with the way the nursery has supported my child in their early years. The staff are all so caring and attentive, and the facilities are really well-equipped. I've also been grateful for the regular updates and opportunities to get involved - it's made a huge difference in feeling connected to the school.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Mark T
Parent Jun 1, 2020
5.0

"Excellent curriculum and staff"

I was really happy with the education my two children received at South Lake. The curriculum was engaging and well-structured, and the teachers were always supportive and approachable. I especially appreciated the emphasis on oracy and the opportunities for outdoor learning in the Forest School program. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the school uniform can sometimes be a bit tricky to navigate, but overall I'm very pleased.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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