Churchend Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Churchend Primary Academy
Address: Usk Road, Tilehurst
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG30 4HP
Telephone Number: 0118 937 5450
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Orchard Learning Alliance

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lou Slocombe
Capacity: 446
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 401 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.4%

Location and administration

URN: 136457
DfE Number: 870/2031
UKPRN: 10032962
UPRN: 310066407
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reading (E06000038)
Constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire (E14001439)
Electoral Ward: Tilehurst (E05013878)

Easting & Northing: 467612E, 172813N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 3.28" N 1° 1' 41.76" W
Plus Code: 9C3WFX2C+9M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ashish Chhabra - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mr Alan Fawzy - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2028.
  • Ms Marie French - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Miss Olivia Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Elizabeth Hayton - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 19 May 2025.
  • Mrs Pavitar Kaur - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Dr Theresa Robinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mrs Lou Slocombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Elizabeth Smee - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mr Francis Umukoro - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mrs Penelope Jane Waterfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2028.