Marsworth Church of England Infant School, Marsworth
Marsworth Church of England Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Marsworth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade. It was 44% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Marsworth Church of England Infant School in detail
Marsworth Church of England Infant School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At our school, we believe that education is about more than just academic success - it's about helping each child grow into the best version of themselves. Our vision is clear and meaningful: Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Marsworth Church of England Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Marsworth Church of England Infant School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Marsworth Church of England Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Marsworth Church of England Infant School are Grove Road Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 92% reading, 83% maths); Dundale Primary School and Nursery (1.5 miles, 68% reading, 68% maths); Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School (1.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 55% maths); and Brookmead School (1.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 94% maths).
Grove Road Primary SchoolDundale Primary School and NurseryLong Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolBrookmead School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (17%).
Staffing
Marsworth Church of England Infant School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 3 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tring Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vicarage Road (adjacent), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Marsworth Church of England Infant 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Marsworth Church of England Infant School
Term dates
Marsworth 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Marsworth Church of England Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Marsworth 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)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Marsworth Church of England Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
44%
Available places
20 pupils
45 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Marsworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Marsworth
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
22.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
18
Total Pupils
10
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
3.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,532
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£12,943
Per pupil
£298k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
15
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Marsworth Church of England Infant School
Questions parents ask about Marsworth Church of England Infant School
What is Marsworth Church of England Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Marsworth Church of England Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Marsworth Church of England Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Marsworth 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 Marsworth Church of England Infant School?
Marsworth Church of England Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 44% of its 45 places.
How many pupils go to Marsworth Church of England Infant School?
Marsworth Church of England Infant School has around 18 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Marsworth Church of England Infant School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Marsworth Church of England Infant School in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Marsworth Church of England Infant School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Marsworth 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.
How many road collisions happen near Marsworth Church of England Infant School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Marsworth Church of England Infant School?
Marsworth Church of England Infant School is at Vicarage Road, Marsworth, Buckinghamshire, HP23 4LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)