Located in Marlow, Burford School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Burford School currently has around 415 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 4.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Marlow Bottom, Marlow, SL7 3PQ |
| Website: | http://www.burfordschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 07598250888 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tracey Marshall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110314 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 428 |
| Number of Pupils: | 415 |
| Number of Boys: | 207 |
| Number of Girls: | 208 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.30% | 321 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 7 |
| Irish | 1.20% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford School Marlow Bottom , SL7 3PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlow Church of England Infant School Sandygate Road , SL7 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Prospect Road , SL7 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Prospect Road , SL7 2PJ | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School Wethered Road , SL7 3AG | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxes Piece Middle School Newfield Road , SL7 1JW | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School West Street , SL7 2BR | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School West Street , SL7 2BR | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jam Academy Jam Theatre Studios , 45a West Street SL7 2LS | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Hospital School 309 Cressex Road , HP12 4QF | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinio House School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Crescent School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.