The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 4.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarlow Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Primary · 1.5km away
Great Marlow School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Foxes Piece School
Primary · 1.7km away
Spinfield School
Primary · 1.8km away
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Burford School?
Burford School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burford School take?
Burford School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burford School?
Burford School is in Marlow, SL7 3PQ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burford School have a sixth form?
No, Burford School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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