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Dagnall VA Church of England School

Dagnall VA Church of England School

Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QXPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

41%

Capacity

48

Pupils

3.1x

Demand

About Dagnall VA Church of England School

Dagnall VA Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 48 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (41% of 116 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Dagnall VA Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Fleet, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13518th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 136th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.

Dagnall VA Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 10 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Dagnall VA Church of England School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Dance, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, Dagnall VA Church of England School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMain Road South, Berkhamsted, Dagnall, Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QX
HeadteacherEmma Fleet
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils48
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity48 / 116 (41% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)

13518th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 99%

2015th of 2,034

In South East

Top 99%

136th of 137

In Buckinghamshire

Top 99%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

22%

Expected Standard

11%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:56%
Higher:11%
Writing
Expected:56%
Higher:22%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:33%
Higher:22%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsRoundersDanceFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubDramaEco ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

10

Applications

31

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dagnall VA Church of England School

Dagnall VA Church of England School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01442842473www.dagnall.bucks.sch.uk

Main Road South, Berkhamsted, Dagnall

Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QX

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Main Road South, Berkhamsted, Dagnall

Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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