Dagnall VA Church of England School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Road South, Berkhamsted, Dagnall, Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QX |
| Headteacher | Emma Fleet |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 48 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.5% |
| School Capacity | 48 / 116 (41% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
2015th of 2,034
In South East
136th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
22%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
31
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
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.
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Contact Information
Main Road South, Berkhamsted, Dagnall
Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QX
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