The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
41%
+33.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 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
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 460
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Robert Colley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2EW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Danesfield School's Ofsted rating?
Danesfield School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Danesfield School?
Danesfield School currently has 460 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Danesfield School take?
Danesfield School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Danesfield School?
Danesfield School is in Marlow, SL7 2EW, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Danesfield School have a sixth form?
No, Danesfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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