Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2EW
10 simple reasons to choose Danesfield School
State primary school (foundation school) in Medmenham, Marlow.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Danesfield School
Schoolsmith Score®; 75.
One of the best state primary schools in Marlow and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 31 pupils per class and 26.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by half-termly topics. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. All pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme. A Microsoft Training Academy, and an EdTech 50 School, highlighting the school's use of technology.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, Spanish. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
Find another school near Danesfield School
Independent Prep Schools
Herries Preparatory School (3.8 miles); Rupert House School (5.4 miles); St Mary's School, Henley (6.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Spinfield School (2.1 miles); Burford School (3.9 miles); Cookham Dean Church of England Primary School (4.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Wycombe Abbey School (6.4 miles); Claires Court Schools (6.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.9 miles); John Hampden Grammar School (5.5 miles); Wycombe High School (5.6 miles).