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Danesfield School

Foundation school · Marlow · SL7 2EW

Ages 3–11 · 455 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

90%

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-06-01

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)90%
Higher standard (RWM)39%
Avg scaled score — reading
112.0
Avg scaled score — maths
111.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.4%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
378

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

455 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
455
Boys / girls
236 / 219
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
455 / 450 (101%)
Free school meals
3%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Robert Colley

Location

Address
Henley Road, Medmenham
Postcode
SL7 2EW
Town
Marlow
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Wycombe
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, 455 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 3%.

Open schools in Marlow
11
Primary schools in Marlow
9
Academies among open schools in Marlow
64% (7)
Open schools in SL7
11
Primary in SL7
9
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277
Primary in Buckinghamshire LA
185

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • KS240%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM23.1%

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  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School

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    • KS258%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM5.0%

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  • Foxes Piece School

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    • KS263%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM42.9%

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  • Burford School

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    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Robert Colley
Telephone
01628483031
Website
www.danesfieldschool.co.uk

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