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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Woodley RG5 3BH
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong early years curriculum embeds essential knowledge about numbers and letters
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum enables pupils to build sophisticated knowledge, skills and concepts
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly in national tests and assessments
Support for Falling Behind: Daily additional support in reading helps pupils read fluently by the end of Year 2
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very courteous to each other and staff, behaving exceptionally well
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching staff support pupils with SEND exceptionally well, removing barriers to participation
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils and staff do not accept any form of bullying, creating a safe environment
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have very high standards for safeguarding, dealing with concerns swiftly
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is positive, with many praising the inclusive environment
Parental Involvement: Regular updates on safeguarding shared well with parents
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils participate in activities like ballroom dancing and golf
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use excellent subject knowledge to explain new vocabulary and concepts
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use a variety of assessment methods to embed knowledge in pupils鈥� memories
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors ask penetrating questions about pupils鈥� learning and achievement
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 419 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 92% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In Woodley, Berkshire, there is a two-form primary school called St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School. We received a good school rating from Ofsted in May 2019, and there is indication that we could earn an exceptional rating at the next inspection. From the age of four forward, we employ a structured approach to teaching. One of England's top public primary schools is St Dominic Savio. We were recognised as West Berkshire, Wokingham, Reading, and Bracknell's top-performing school in the 3Rs in 2018. Strong learning habits are fostered by our method, which ultimately aids in improving students' qualifications.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.9 | - | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% | 62.29% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 9.78% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% 5 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 11.67% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 1 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% 1 | 57.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 3 | 10.86% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% | 52.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 10.88% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1