South Lake Primary School
Reading, RG5 3NA · Wokingham · primary school
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7th of 36 primary schools in Wokingham we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.6/10 against 4,240 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Lake Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, table tennis, tag rugby, and kurling clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard? What does a typical day look like for a child involved in the after-school club? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about South Lake Primary School
Overview
Pupils ‘flourish’ at this ‘welcoming and friendly’ school, where they possess a ‘strong sense of belonging’ and feel ‘happy and safe’. The inspection highlights a ‘vibrant learning environment’ with ‘exceptional opportunities’ for character development, resulting in ‘Good’ quality of education and ‘Outstanding’ personal development and early years provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘knowledge rich and ambitious’, with teachers demonstrating ‘strong subject knowledge’ and skilfully addressing misconceptions.
- Early years provision is ‘exceptional’, providing a ‘nurturing and exciting environment’ that rapidly develops children’s language and foundational skills.
- Phonics is ‘expertly taught’, enabling pupils to ‘quickly become fluent readers’ and develop a ‘love of reading’.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils actively upholding values of being ‘Responsible, Respectful and Ready’ and engaging in community contributions.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with leaders ensuring workload is ‘always considered’ before implementing changes.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not ‘routinely revisit and make links to previous learning’, causing pupils to forget past knowledge and hindering the retention of new information.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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