Sonning Church of England Primary School vs St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Woodley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Sonning Church of England Primary School Reading, South East | St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Woodley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #38 of 2,471 | #52 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #139 of 15,697 | #197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.stdominicsavio.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (97.4 vs 96.5).
- •Sonning Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 90%).
- •Sonning Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 24%).
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 210.
- •Sonning Church of England 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 Sonning Church of England Primary School better than St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sonning Church of England Primary School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Woodley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sonning Church of England Primary School: 210. St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sonning Church of England Primary School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Sonning Church of England Primary School is 38th 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).