Burford School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Burford School.
Burford School, Marlow
Burford School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Marlow. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2010. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 7 schools in Marlow with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2010)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Buckinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Burford School in detail
Burford School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, chess and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Burford School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Burford School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Burford School as their first choice and 100 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burford School are Burford School (under 0.1 miles); Marlow Church of England Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); Marlow Church of England Infant School (0.7 miles); and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles, 88% reading, 88% maths).
Burford SchoolMarlow Church of England Infant SchoolMarlow Church of England Infant SchoolSt Peter's Catholic Primary School
What parents say
103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burford School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).
Who goes there
4.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (8.5%) received SEN support and 11 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Marlow Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burford School (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Burford School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 23 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Burford School issued 14 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2010, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2010 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
103 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
26.2
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
13
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Burford School
Term dates
Burford School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burford School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burford School is in Buckinghamshire; for families living there:
- Buckinghamshire's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy (0 to 25 Year Olds)
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Burford School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
419 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Marlow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Marlow
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,722
Applications
5,630
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
11.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
413
Total Pupils
208
Boys
205
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
16.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,419
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,032
Per pupil
£2210k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
11.3%
Persistent absence
380
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burford School
What are SATs results like at Burford School?
Of the pupils at Burford School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Burford School's Ofsted rating?
Burford School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2010, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Burford School?
No fixed boundary. When Burford School is oversubscribed, Buckinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burford School?
Burford School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Burford School?
Classes at Burford School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Burford School?
Burford School has around 413 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burford School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Burford School in 2024/25. 11.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burford School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burford School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Burford School's term dates?
Burford School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Buckinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Burford School?
Burford School is at Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3PQ.
Source: Buckinghamshire term dates