Dagnall VA Church of England School
Dagnall, HP4 1QX · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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116th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 22.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dagnall VA Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 22.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club and Multi Sports, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 53 pupils against a stated capacity of 116. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current results and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the lower-performing subjects? How does the small class size impact individual teaching time?
What Ofsted said about Dagnall VA Church of England School
Overview
Dagnall VA Church of England School is described as a “happy and inclusive place to be” where pupils “exude warmth and kindness.” The report highlights a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” driven by high expectations and a strong community spirit, noting that leaders have ensured the school works together to improve following a period of change.
Strengths
- Pupils display a “love of reading” and talk “animatedly” about the wide range of books they have read.
- The school prioritises personal development, with activities that develop “global awareness” and help pupils “embrace equality and diversity.”
- Staff “expertly use questioning to deepen pupils’ thinking,” and children in the early years are “highly engaged in their learning.”
- The school “quickly identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” ensuring adaptations allow them to “access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- A “strong culture of sharing and helping each other permeates the school,” with staff valuing support for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not routinely check that pupils have the “prior knowledge that they need to access future learning successfully,” meaning some pupils “do not learn as well as they could.”
- The school needs to ensure assessment is used to “identify gaps in pupils’ prior knowledge and plan with deliberation to fill them.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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