St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
421
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wokingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Laura Hulland, it falls under Wokingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 98% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 54th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 34 in Wokingham.
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 139 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 12 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (178 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wokingham, St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Western Avenue, Woodley, Wokingham, RG5 3BH |
| Headteacher | Laura Hulland |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (30 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (98%)
54th of 13,686
Nationally
8th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 34
In Wokingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
98%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
98%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
178 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
139
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Western Avenue, Woodley
Wokingham, RG5 3BH
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