# South Lake Primary School — Reading, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Reading, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** +44 1189691672
- **Website:** https://www.southlakeprimary.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/reading/south-lake-primary-school-22998

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2020)*

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