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Moorlands Primary School

Church End Lane, Reading, RG30 4UN
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Moorlands Primary School
Reading, RG30 4UN
314 Pupils
490 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
43.60% FSM %
166 Boys
148 Girls
About Moorlands Primary School

Moorlands Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Reading, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 314 pupils on roll. School capacity: 490. Current headteacher: Vanessa Bennett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Reading or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Reading
Region South East
Administrative District Reading
Parliamentary Constituency Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Ward Tilehurst
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068970
URN 109799
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Sarah Tapliss Chair of Governors 01/01/2019 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vanessa Bennett Governor 01/11/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Fiona Betts Governor 15/07/2020 15/07/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Nicola Browne Governor 01/01/2019 31/10/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Peter Capel Governor 01/01/2019 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dom Finigan Governor 01/01/2019 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dale Honour Governor 29/09/2022 23/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jack Jarman Governor 01/11/2025 01/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Li Jiao Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Elected by parents
Chloe Kidd Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel McDonagh Governor 01/11/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Charlotte O'Brien Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Elected by parents
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0.6 km • Reading
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Frequently Asked Questions
Moorlands Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, Reading.
Moorlands Primary School has 314 pupils, with a capacity of 490.
Moorlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Moorlands Primary School is Mrs Vanessa Bennett.
Moorlands Primary School is at Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4UN, in the Reading local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Moorlands Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Moorlands Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Vanessa Bennett
Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4UN
01189375505
www.moorlandsps.org.uk
Location
RG30 4UN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109799
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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