Marlow Church of England Infant School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Marlow Church of England Infant School.
Marlow Church of England Infant School, Marlow
Marlow Church of England Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 7 in Marlow. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023. It was 89% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Marlow Church of England Infant School in detail
Marlow Church of England Infant School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, cooking and Spanish.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Marlow Church of England Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Marlow Church of England Infant School as their first choice and 120 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Marlow Church of England Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Marlow Church of England Infant School are Marlow Church of England Infant School (under 0.1 miles); Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 83% maths); St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, 88% reading, 88% maths); and Foxes Piece School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 70% reading, 70% maths).
Marlow Church of England Infant SchoolHoly Trinity Church of England (Aided) SchoolSt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolFoxes Piece School
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Mixed (12%) and Asian (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Marlow Rail Station, about 1170 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Seymour Park Road (westbound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 71 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other crime and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Marlow Church of England Infant School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2023 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Marlow Church of England Infant School.
- Complete Sports Ltd - Holy Trinity, Marlow360m away · Not yet graded
- Teachitright Marlow Centre520m away · Not yet graded
- Marlow After School Club @ St Peters520m away · Not yet graded
- JR Redgrave Centre820m away · Not yet graded
- Marlow After School Club @ Foxes Piece890m away · Not yet graded
- Logiscool GMS910m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Marlow Church of England Infant 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Marlow Church of England Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Marlow Church of England Infant 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 Marlow Church of England Infant School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
161 pupils
180 places
19 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
175
Total Pupils
88
Boys
87
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,289
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,427
Per pupil
£958k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
110
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Marlow Church of England Infant School
What is Marlow Church of England Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Marlow Church of England Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Marlow Church of England Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Marlow Church of England Infant 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 Marlow Church of England Infant School?
Marlow Church of England Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at Marlow Church of England Infant School?
Classes at Marlow Church of England Infant School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Marlow Church of England Infant School?
Marlow Church of England Infant School has around 175 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Marlow Church of England Infant School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Marlow Church of England Infant School in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Marlow Church of England Infant School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Marlow Church of England Infant 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.
Does Marlow Church of England Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Marlow Church of England Infant School: Complete Sports Ltd - Holy Trinity, Marlow (360m away, registered, not yet graded), Teachitright Marlow Centre (520m away, registered, not yet graded) and Marlow After School Club @ St Peters (520m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Marlow Church of England Infant School?
Marlow Church of England Infant School is at Sandygate Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3AZ.