Little Marlow CofE School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Little Marlow CofE School, Marlow
Little Marlow CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Marlow. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. It was 30% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- 30% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Little Marlow CofE School in detail
Getting a place at Little Marlow CofE School
Across Buckinghamshire, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Little Marlow CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Little Marlow CofE School are Claytons Primary School (1 mile, Good, 68% reading, 60% maths); Foxes Piece School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 70% reading, 70% maths); Carrington Junior School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 77% reading, 75% maths); and Carrington Infant School (1.6 miles, Good).
Claytons Primary SchoolFoxes Piece SchoolCarrington Junior SchoolCarrington Infant School
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 2 pupils (28.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.
Staffing
Little Marlow CofE School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bourne End Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Infant School (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Little Marlow CofE 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 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Little Marlow CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 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 February 2015 inspection - up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
3.5
Avg class size
3.5
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Little Marlow CofE School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Buckinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Little Marlow CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Little Marlow CofE 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 Little Marlow CofE School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
30%
Available places
27 pupils
90 places
63 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.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
28.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
7
Total Pupils
4
Boys
3
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
1.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,333
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,894
Per pupil
£309k
Total funding
£2k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
4.3%
Persistent absence
23
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Little Marlow CofE School
What is Little Marlow CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Little Marlow CofE School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Little Marlow CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When Little Marlow CofE 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 Little Marlow CofE School?
Little Marlow CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 30% of its 90 places.
How big are the classes at Little Marlow CofE School?
Classes at Little Marlow CofE School average 3.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Little Marlow CofE School?
Little Marlow CofE School has around 7 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Little Marlow CofE School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Little Marlow CofE School in 2024/25. 4.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Little Marlow CofE School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Little Marlow CofE 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.
Where is Little Marlow CofE School?
Little Marlow CofE School is at School Lane, Little Marlow, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3SA.