South Lake Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: South Lake Primary School
Address: Campbell Road, Woodley
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG5 3NA
Telephone Number: 0118 969 1672
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Orchard Learning Alliance

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Hamer
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 443 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.2%

Location and administration

URN: 150004
DfE Number: 872/2247
UKPRN: 10092994
UPRN: 14028630
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wokingham (E06000041)
Constituency: Earley and Woodley (E14001210)
Electoral Ward: South Lake (E05015794)

Easting & Northing: 476044E, 172499N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 49.27" N 0° 54' 25.25" W
Plus Code: 9C3XC3WV+R5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools
Governors

  • Mrs Antoinette Butler-Willis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Dr Melek Demirdag - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Andrea Gielow - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
  • Ms Samantha Hamer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Carole Jewell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Dr Jon Mainhagu - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Dr Jon Mainhagu - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Noye - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Rowland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Thorpe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Vegh - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2028.