Located in Marlow, Spinfield 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.

Spinfield School currently has around 211 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 3.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.7%). other white pupils make up about 10%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Terrington Hill, Marlow, SL7 2RE
Website: www.spinfieldschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01628473551
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Jayne Spreadbury
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 110336

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 211
Number of Boys: 103
Number of Girls: 108

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.70%147
Other White10.00%21
White and Asian4.70%10
Pakistani3.30%7
Other Mixed3.30%7
Indian2.80%6
White and Black Caribbean2.40%5
White and Black African1.40%3
Other Asian0.90%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%2
Unclassified0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.9)
Writing: Average (1.4)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
84%
Town average
76%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
16%
Town average
20%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
111.0
Town average
109.6
Local authority average
107.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
110.0
Town average
108.0
Local authority average
105.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Spinfield School
Terrington Hill , SL7 2RE
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Prospect Road , SL7 2PJ
3out of 4 710 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Prospect Road , SL7 2PJ
- not rated 710 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Wethered Road , SL7 3AG
4out of 4 1,073 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Sandygate Road , SL7 3AZ
3out of 4 1,188 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foxes Piece Middle School
Newfield Road , SL7 1JW
- not rated 1,710 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
West Street , SL7 2BR
- not rated 735 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
West Street , SL7 2BR
4out of 4 735 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE
- not rated 2,120 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE
3out of 4 2,120 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 925 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Win Sports School
Bisham Abbey , National Sports Centre SL7 1RR
- not rated 2,208 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.