Danesfield School, Marlow

In its own words: "At Danesfield, we celebrate each child's unique potential and create an inclusive, happy and nurturing community where children thrive. Kindness - We show care and empathy in our words and actions While we are ambitious for every child's academic success, we also place great importance on their happiness and wellbeing."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my honour and privilege to lead the pupils, staff and community of Danesfield School. We are all incredibly proud of our school and as headteacher, I am determined to build on the success the school has had over the recent years, to ensure the best possible education for our children."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Danesfield School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 95% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 70 families put Danesfield School as their first choice and 127 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Danesfield School are Spinfield School (1.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 96% maths); Spinfield School (1.5 miles); Bisham Church of England Academy (1.7 miles, Good, 55% reading, 64% maths); and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (1.9 miles, 88% reading, 88% maths).

Danesfield School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 11 (2.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Danesfield School had 27 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Marlow Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Combined School (adjacent), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Danesfield 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 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).

Danesfield School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.