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Hawkedon Primary School

Headteacher:
Mrs Elaine Hughes

About the School

In 2024 Hawkedon Primary School enters its fortieth year and has expanded through that time to its current number of 630 pupils. 

Hawkedon has a strong tradition of providing its children with an excellent, rounded education but more than that, it is a family school with past pupils returning as staff or becoming the parents of our next generation of children. Our school community is diverse, representing the area in which our families live and we embrace the great creativity and variety to all aspects of school life that this diversity brings.

Hawkedon’s vision is for children to develop into confident, caring, lifelong learners and our staff work tirelessly to ensure that we provide all the opportunities possible to fulfill this vision.

A Values Based School, Hawkedon’s ethos is one of encouraging children to reflect on their behavior and values and the impact they can have on their family, school and community. 

Many of our children aspire to attend grammar school as their next step in education, others choose from the excellent secondary schools in the local area, and all children leave us exceptionally well-equipped for the next stage in their school careers.


Why we joined the OLA

At Hawkedon we recognise the importance of working collaboratively with other schools. We have long been in informal partnerships with local colleagues and these have helped us develop educationally and operationally. 

Joining the Orchard Learning Alliance is an exciting next step, and we believe that it will enable our school to thrive into its next forty years and beyond.

Address
Hawkedon Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP

Our Schools

Churchend Primary Academy

"Our educational journey embraces values of care, respect, positivity, aim high, resilience and responsibility. Our learning environment is inspiring."
Mr Howard Seymour, Headteacher
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Hawkedon Primary School

"Hawkedon’s vision is for children to develop into confident, caring, lifelong learners and to ensure that we provide all opportunities possible."
Mrs Elaine Hughes, Headteacher
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Highwood Primary School

"Our ethos is to focus on every child being happy at Highwood; to help them make progress and achieve their own ambitions."
Mr Matt Hickey, Headteacher
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Hillside Primary School

"Whilst having high expectations for everyone, Hillside works hard to ensure it develops and nurtures the whole child, inspiring and encouraging."
Mrs Nicci Morris, Headteacher
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Lambs Lane Primary School

"We have high expectations of the whole school community and challenge everybody, whatever their role, to Reach Out and Shine."
Mrs Sharon Finn, Headteacher
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Radstock Primary School

"We are an inclusive school, where all pupils’ achievements are celebrated and where an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect is embedded."
Mrs Lou Slocombe, Headteacher
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South Lake Primary School

"At South Lake Primary School we are committed to equity and justice. We aim for every pupil to fulfil their potential, no matter what their needs."
Mrs Antoinette Butler-Willis, Headteacher
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Waingels College

"We are proud to be part of an Alliance that is committed to transforming the life chances for all."
Mrs Lindsey Humber, Headteacher
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Willow Bank Infant School

"We are very proud of our vision that every child should get an hour of play every day with no exceptions."
Mrs Nicki Taylor-Dickens, Headteacher
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Willow Bank Junior School

"Our goal is to equip our pupils with the knowledge and skills they need for the next part of their education journey and for wider life."
Mrs Annie Hanson, Headteacher
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Churchend Primary Academy
Hawkedon Primary School
Highwood Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Lambs Lane Primary School
Radstock Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Waingels College
Willow Bank Infant School
Willow Bank Junior School