South Lake Primary is a larger than average-sized primary school. Children attend the Early Years Foundation Stage in Nursery part time. There are two classes in each year group in Years 1 to 6. The vast majority of pupils are from White British backgrounds with a small number of pupils from Indian, Pakistani and Mixed Black backgrounds. There is a breakfast and after-school club managed by the governing body. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well below average. The proportion of those pupils who are disabled or have special educational needs supported at school action, school action plus or with a statement is broadly average. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for children in local authority care, pupils entitled to free school meals and those with parents or carers serving in the armed forces, is below average. The school meets the government’s current floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. The school has several awards, including the ICT Mark and an Arts Council Mark.