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Dagnall VA Church of England School

Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
22%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#13,518
of 13,686 nationally

About Dagnall VA Church of England School

Dagnall VA Church of England School is a small primary tucked away in Buckinghamshire, and its intake figures tell a story of a school that families clearly want to get into. With just 48 pupils on roll against a capacity of 116, the school is operating at less than half its potential size, yet it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 31 applications for just 10 places. That is an oversubscription ratio of 3.1, and all 10 first-preference offers were taken up, suggesting strong local demand despite the small cohort. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively less deprived intake compared with the wider population. The school is a voluntary-aided Church of England school, so its religious character may be a factor for some families, though the data doesn't specify how this affects admissions criteria.

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

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: dagnall.bucks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.