Beechwood Primary School vs St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 677 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
244 students
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Woodley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School Reading, South East | St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Woodley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2255 of 2,471 | #52 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13781 of 15,697 | #197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 244 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Reading | Woodley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | beechwoodprimaryschool.com | www.stdominicsavio.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 21.3).
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 53%).
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 0%).
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 244.
- •Beechwood Primary School is a academy school while St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beechwood Primary School better than St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.5 vs 21.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beechwood Primary School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Reading and Woodley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School: 244. St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Beechwood Primary School is 2255th of 2,471 and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is 52nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).