Open State Primary Mixed

Sonning Common Primary School

Grove Road, Reading, RG4 9RJ
330 Pupils
409 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
21.80% FSM %
189 Boys
141 Girls
About Sonning Common Primary School

Sonning Common Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Reading and the surrounding area in Oxfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 330 pupils on roll. School capacity: 409. Current headteacher: Rachel Salmons.

Information on Sonning Common Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Henley and Thame
Ward Sonning Common
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071248
URN 123038
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Balcon Chair of Governors 01/01/2025 31/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Teju Akande Governor 27/04/2022 26/04/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Andrews Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Chris Arnold Governor 26/04/2023 14/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Balcon Governor 01/11/2021 01/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Scott Bosher Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Holly Bowker-Meyer Governor 05/03/2026 04/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jack Casserley Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Conway Governor 01/10/2012 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Edney Governor 08/12/2021 01/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Edwards Governor 13/07/2022 14/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Ingram Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Sonning Common Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, Oxfordshire.
Sonning Common Primary School has 330 pupils, with a capacity of 409.
Sonning Common Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Sonning Common Primary School is Mrs Rachel Salmons.
Sonning Common Primary School is at Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RJ, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Sonning Common Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sonning Common Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Salmons
Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 123038
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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