St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Western Avenue, Woodley, RG5 3BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Woodley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Wokingham. It ranks 2nd of 36 primary schools in Wokingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 February 2020, report published 9 March 2020

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 April 2025

Pupils are happy and thriving at this school. They feel secure, supported and well looked after. The school has high aspirations for all pupils from the moment they arrive. Pupils excel because their needs are met exceptionally well. The school places the well-being and academic success of its pupils at the core of its work. Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum. They are well prepared for the next stage of learning and life in modern Britain. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They learn to interact with each other politely and act responsibly. Older pupils serve as outstanding role models by demonstrating kindness and respect, reflecting the school's positive values. Pupils raise money for charity and think about others' needs. The school is a harmonious community, where parents and carers are overwhelming supportive. Pupils benefit from a broad and rich curriculum, including in the arts and sports. The school ensures that pupils of all ages participate in shows and performances as well as sporting competitions. Pupils participate in various extra-curricular activities, such as martial arts, digital leadership and Spanish. Some clubs are managed by pupils, which supports the development of their leadership skills. The enriching shared experiences contribute to the school's sense of community.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths24%

24%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

420 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals4.8%

4.8%, 21.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.4%

22.4%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10%

10%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Beechwood Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement53% met the expected standard
Willow Bank Infant School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Willow Bank Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Highwood Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Sonning Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding93% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Hulland
Address
Western Avenue, Woodley, RG5 3BH
Local authority
Wokingham
URN
110041

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.