St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Woodley, RG5 3BH · Wokingham · primary school
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2nd of 36 primary schools in Wokingham we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 2,369 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Homework Club, Chess Club, Spanish Club, Digital Leaders, Eco Council, and Junior Chaplaincy. Sports include football, dance, gymnastics, cross country, martial arts, netball, ballroom dancing, and Gaelic football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with maths? How accessible are the various clubs for children with different interests?
What Ofsted said about St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged outstanding. The report depicts a school where pupils are “happy and thriving,” benefiting from a “broad and rich curriculum” and a “harmonious community” supported by “overwhelming supportive” parents.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum, with teachers using “detailed subject knowledge to inspire and engage pupils” and ensuring “exceptional consistency” in lessons.
- Behaviour is described as “excellent,” with pupils acting “responsibly” and older students serving as “outstanding role models” demonstrating kindness and respect.
- The curriculum is “broad, balanced and highly ambitious,” deepening knowledge sequentially and integrating reading through activities like author visits and book clubs.
- The school identifies and addresses additional needs “swiftly,” ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the same curriculum as their peers through “careful and tailored adaptations.”
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with staff appreciating how the school helps with “managing their workload,” while governors provide both “support and challenge to leaders.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 98% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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