Danesfield School is a mainstream primary school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 42 of its 455 pupils (9.2%) were getting SEN support and 11 (2.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 455 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Buckinghamshire.
9.2% get SEN support
42 of 455 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.4% have an EHC plan
11 of 455 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health14
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia11
- Autism9
- Speech, language and communication7
- Moderate learning difficulty6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Foundation school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 455 (places for 450)
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Colley
- Free school meals
- 3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Buckinghamshire
- School reference (URN)
- 110277
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Buckinghamshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2017; school remains Outstanding (April 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, April 2023).
Contact and getting there
Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow, SL7 2EW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Beech Lodge School Independent · Ages 7–18 3.0 miles
- Furze Platt Senior School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.7 miles
- Furze Platt Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 3.8 miles
- Manor Green School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Bisham Church of England Academy Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 24%, EHC plans 5.8% 1.7 miles
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 3.7%, EHC plans 0.8% 1.7 miles
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 22.5%, EHC plans 12.5% 1.9 miles
All mainstream schools in Buckinghamshire SEND schools in Buckinghamshire
Questions about Danesfield School
How many pupils at Danesfield School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 42 of the 455 pupils (9.2%) were getting SEN support and 11 (2.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Danesfield School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (14 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (11 pupils) and autism (9 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Danesfield School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Danesfield School?
Through Buckinghamshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Danesfield School?
You can ask for Danesfield School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Danesfield School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Furze Platt Senior School, about 3.7 miles away.
Where is Danesfield School?
Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow, SL7 2EW, in Buckinghamshire.
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