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Danesfield School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Danesfield School is a foundation primary school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 460 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

460

Pupils

450

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Danesfield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Danesfield School?

The catchment area for Danesfield School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Danesfield School is set by Buckinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 450 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Danesfield School: at or above its 450 place limit

Danesfield School has a published admission number of 450 places. 460 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 450 places. Buckinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Marlow.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Danesfield School: School Information

Full address
Henley Road, Medmenham, Marlow, SL7 2EW
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
2.3% of pupils
DfE URN
110277

Other Primary Schools in Marlow

If Danesfield School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Marlow are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Danesfield School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Danesfield School

What is the catchment area for Danesfield School?

The catchment area for Danesfield School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Danesfield School oversubscribed?

Yes, Danesfield School currently has 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 450 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Danesfield School?

Admission to Danesfield School is managed by Buckinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Danesfield School cover?

Danesfield School is a primary school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Danesfield School?

Danesfield School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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