St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School vs Waingels
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Woodley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Waingels
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students
| Measure | St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Woodley, South East | Waingels Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #52 of 2,471 | #197 of 679 |
| National rank | #197 of 15,697 | #899 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 420 | 1,382 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 1,382 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.0 |
| town | Woodley | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stdominicsavio.co.uk | www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 72.7).
- •Waingels is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 420.
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Waingels is a academy 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 St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School better than Waingels?
On the Success Index (England), St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.5 vs 72.7 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 St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School and Waingels?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Woodley and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School: 420. Waingels: 1,382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School and Waingels rank in South East?
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is 52nd of 2,471 and Waingels is 197th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).