The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Mrs Laura Hulland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Western Avenue, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 3BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ambleside Centre
Nursery · 666m away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 677m away
The Bulmershe School
Secondary · 829m away
Willow Bank Junior School
Primary · 879m away
Willow Bank Infant School
Primary · 879m away
Addington School
Special school · 925m away
Highwood Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School?
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School take?
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School?
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is in Woodley, RG5 3BH, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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