Highwood Primary School vs St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 990 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highwood Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Woodley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Highwood Primary School Reading, South East | St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Woodley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #998 of 2,471 | #52 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5568 of 15,697 | #197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 429 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | www.highwood.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.stdominicsavio.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 61.4).
- •Highwood Primary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 420.
- •Highwood 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 Highwood 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 61.4 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 Highwood Primary School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Reading and Woodley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Primary School: 429. St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Primary School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Highwood Primary School is 998th 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).