Educational Establishments
Addington School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Sara Attra |
|---|---|
| Address | Addington School Woodlands Avenue Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3EU |
| Website | https://addington.schooljotter2.com/ |
| Telephone | 01189669073 |
| Type of Establishment | Community special school (Special schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 3 - 19) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 255 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 273 (185 / 88) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 17.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Trepte | Chair of Governors | 07/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Dr Yota Dimitriadi | Governor | 06/03/2019 | 08/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Sukhwinder Sondhi | Governor | 17/05/2021 | 16/05/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Professor Cathy Tissot | Governor | 08/03/2023 | 08/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Sean Trim-Coleman | Governor | 21/03/2022 | 20/03/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Ms Jenny Tuck | Governor | 05/09/2016 | 15/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Dr Catherine Waller | Governor | 01/11/2022 | 31/10/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Alexander Wills | Governor | 23/01/2019 | 09/02/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
Beechwood Primary School
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| Headteacher | Miss Sally Hunter |
|---|---|
| Address | Beechwood Primary School Ambleside Close Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4JJ |
| Website | Beechwoodprimaryschool.com |
| Telephone | 01189695976 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 420 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 352 (195 / 157) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 19.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Dennis | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Emma Caswell | Local Governor | 01/09/2019 | 31/08/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Lester Dennis | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| John Ireland | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Jeevan Kang | Local Governor | 11/07/2022 | 10/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Gia Middleton | Local Governor | 23/05/2022 | 22/05/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Anne Sankey | Local Governor | 23/05/2022 | 22/05/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Richard Skegg | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ilaria Warren | Local Governor | 11/06/2023 | 10/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
Highwood Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mr Matthew Hickey |
|---|---|
| Address | Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3JE |
| Website | www.highwood.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01189265493 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 472 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 480 (249 / 231) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 18.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Wendy Sabaroche | Chair of Governors | 20/03/2023 | 19/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Dr Lois Beaver | Governor | 16/07/2022 | 15/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Kay Bridges | Governor | 30/10/2023 | 29/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Rehan Kamal | Governor | 04/12/2023 | 03/12/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jainishta Ravindran | Governor | 29/03/2022 | 28/03/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Zahida Younis | Governor | 30/10/2023 | 29/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
Rivermead Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mr Brian Prebble |
|---|---|
| Address | Rivermead Primary School Loddon Bridge Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4BS |
| Website | http://www.rivermead.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01189540770 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 420 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 426 (220 / 206) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 7.30% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andy Lewis | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Sanjay Desai | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Laura Garner | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Owen Lloyd | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Mark Mccurrie | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Paul Rumble | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Miss Sarah Stuckey | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Hannah Turner | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Jeremy Writer | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
South Lake Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Antoinette Butler-Willis |
|---|---|
| Address | South Lake Primary School Campbell Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3NA |
| Website | www.southlakeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01189691672 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 472 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 454 (235 / 219) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 11.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Vegh | Chair of Governors | 15/10/2021 | 14/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Elizabeth Rowland | Governor | 15/10/2021 | 14/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Laura Hulland |
|---|---|
| Address | St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Western Avenue Woodley Berkshire RG5 3BH |
| Website | www.stdominicsavio.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01189693893 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Portsmouth (rc) |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 420 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 420 (221 / 199) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 6.70% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Fiona Cottle | Chair of Governors | 01/10/2021 | 30/11/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Peter Bray | Governor | 15/09/2023 | 14/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Fiona Cottle | Governor | 19/11/2020 | 18/11/2024 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mrs Deborah Jane Gibson | Governor | 10/11/2022 | 10/11/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Laura Hulland | Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mrs Claire Jones | Governor | 01/04/2021 | 31/03/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Richard Newman | Governor | 29/12/2021 | 28/12/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Fr Leo Odomeja | Governor | 06/09/2022 | 05/09/2026 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Mr Tom Ormiston | Governor | 11/11/2021 | 10/11/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mrs Tara Sharp | Governor | 01/09/2019 | 31/08/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Lou Slocombe | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by LA |
The Ambleside Centre
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| School Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 122 (65 / 57) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sukhvinder Kaur Rahal-Phugada | Chair of Governors | 13/02/2023 | 31/05/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
The Bulmershe School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Amanda Woodfin |
|---|---|
| Address | The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3EU |
| Website | http://www.thebulmersheschool.com/ |
| Telephone | 01189353353 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 11 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1512 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1436 (706 / 730) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 16.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Maree | Chair of Governors | 05/10/2023 | 17/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Kleio Akrivou | Governor | 19/10/2020 | 20/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Ben Clacy | Governor | 14/07/2016 | 13/07/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Catherine Johnson | Governor | 16/03/2022 | 15/03/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Monique Maree | Governor | 24/10/2020 | 23/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Colin Maree | Governor | 18/09/2023 | 17/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Dr Peter MISKEll | Governor | 25/09/2020 | 11/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Jenny Murray | Governor | 05/11/2022 | 04/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Kiran Nandra | Governor | 09/01/2023 | 08/01/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Buki Ogunleye | Governor | 01/11/2022 | 31/10/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Pete Sharland | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Raja Yousaf | Governor | 09/01/2023 | 08/01/2027 | Elected by parents |
Woodley CofE Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Louisa Gurney |
|---|---|
| Address | Woodley CofE Primary School Hurricane Way Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4UX |
| Website | www.woodleyceprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01189693246 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 5 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Oxford |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 315 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 316 (173 / 143) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 14.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Plowright | Chair of Governors | 16/06/2015 | 15/06/2027 | Appointed by LA |
| Mr Colin Blakely | Governor | 01/09/2018 | 31/08/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Clare Denley | Governor | 16/11/2012 | 15/11/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Samantha McMahon | Governor | 15/12/2022 | 14/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr David Miles | Governor | 01/11/2018 | 01/11/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Nancy Quinnell | Governor | 22/11/2009 | 21/11/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mr Vinand Woochit | Governor | 17/04/2023 | 16/04/2027 | Elected by parents |