The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sharifah Lee
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harcourt Close, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEton Dorney Independent Therapeutic School
Independent · 1.2km away
Taplow Manor School
Independent · 1.9km away
Braywick Court School
Primary · 2.0km away
Forest Bridge School
Free school · 2.0km away
Lent Rise School
Primary · 2.4km away
Holyport CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Cippenham Nursery School
Nursery · 2.5km away
RBWM Alternative Learning Provision
Pupil referral unit · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dorney School's Ofsted rating?
Dorney School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorney School?
Dorney School currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorney School take?
Dorney School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dorney School?
Dorney School is in Maidenhead, SL6 0DY, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorney School have a sixth form?
No, Dorney School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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