Southcote Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Southcote Primary School
Address: Silchester Road, Southcote
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG30 3EJ
Telephone Number: 0118 937 5533
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Kennet Federation Of Katesgrove And Southcote Primary Schools And Blagrave Nursery School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Telling
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 528 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 109795
DfE Number: 870/2027
UKPRN: 10068971
UPRN: 310042692
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reading (E06000038)
Constituency: Reading Central (E14001438)
Electoral Ward: Southcote (E05013876)

Easting & Northing: 469288E, 171916N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 33.52" N 1° 0' 15.58" W
Plus Code: 9C3WCXVW+37

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Chinmoy Bhattacharjee - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mr Paul Burrowes - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Adina Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Miss Natasha Coccia - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Cherry Costello - Governance Professional - Federation. Appointed on 1 May 2026.
  • Dr Christopher Cottee - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mrs Emily-Ann Elliott - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Dr Lydia Harriss - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mr Eugene Quinn - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 May 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Riley - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mr Christopher Robinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mrs Sreedevi Satulury - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Ms Abigail Stevens - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mrs Lisa Telling - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Arno Theron - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2025.
  • Dr Simon Uttley - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.