Dorney School, Maidenhead

In its own words: "At Dorney School we believe in striving for the highest possible standards in everything we do. Our vision is based on the concepts of respect, collaboration and growth. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect. Our curriculum is underpinned by our core values of respect, collaborate and grow."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to you and your family. I am proud to lead a school that cares for every child, member of the school team, and community. This is a school that is passionate about inclusion, equality, equity, and social justice. Dorney School is ambitious for every child who attends our school."

The school runs after-school care until 4:25pm.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10am, an open day on Tuesday 12 January 2027 at 1.30pm and an admissions event on Friday 16 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Dorney School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 84% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Dorney School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dorney School are Braywick Court School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 93% maths); Oldfield Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 90% maths); Lent Rise School (1.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); and Holyport CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Dorney School.

Dorney School is one of 2 schools run by Beeches Learning and Development Trust, an academy trust.

40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Dorney School (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 69% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (60%).

16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (57%), Asian (29%) and Mixed (8%).

The nearest railway station is Taplow Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harcourt Road (adjacent), 350 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).

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