Little Marlow CofE School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Little Marlow Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 3SA |
| Reference Number | 110466 |
Little Marlow C of E School is performing well overall, demonstrating a good quality of education with notable strengths in behaviour and personal development, both rated outstanding. Pupils thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment where they feel like part of a family and enjoy learning together. The curriculum is ambitious, especially in core subjects, with teachers generally demonstrating strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies. However, there are challenges in ensuring that all pupils, especially those with special educational needs, receive the individual support they require to succeed fully.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 27 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.15%
Girls: 51.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 13.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.1% |
| White, Other | 11.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive environment where pupils feel valued.
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading from early years.
- Effective support for pupils with more complex SEND.
- Pupils actively participate in shaping school life through the school council.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in some foundation subjects leading to knowledge gaps.
- Variability in teacher adaptations for pupils with SEND, hindering some from starting learning activities effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Claytons Primary School
Wendover Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5NS |
0.97 miles |
|
Westfield School
Highfield Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BE |
1.28 miles |
|
Foxes Piece School
Newfield Road, Foxes Piece School, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JW |
1.44 miles |
|
Herries Preparatory School
Dean Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 9BD |
1.58 miles |
|
Carrington Junior School
4 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA |
1.6 miles |
|
Carrington Infant School
2 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA |
1.6 miles |
|
Juniper Hill School
Churchill Close, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9LA |
1.72 miles |
|
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Sandygate Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3AZ |
1.76 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Wethered Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3AG |
1.79 miles |
|
Burford School
Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3PQ |
1.92 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Stratford Drive, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0QH |
1.96 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Prospect Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2PJ |
2 miles |
|
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
Bigfrith Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9PH |
2.02 miles |
|
Cookham Nursery School
Station Hill, Maidenhead, SL6 9BT |
2.06 miles |
|
Cookham Rise Primary School
High Road, Cookham Rise, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9JF |
2.11 miles |
|
Abbey View Primary Academy
Kennedy Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BX |
2.13 miles |
|
Loudwater Combined School
School Way, Kingsmead Road, Loudwater Combined School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1JJ |
2.14 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham
School Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9QJ |
2.29 miles |
|
Marsh School
Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1RW |
2.33 miles |
|
Bisham Church of England Academy
Church Lane, Bisham, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1RW |
2.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE |
1.2 miles |
|
E-Act Bourne End Academy
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW |
1.46 miles |
|
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2BR |
2.14 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW |
2.39 miles |
|
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ |
2.44 miles |
|
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB |
2.52 miles |
|
Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE |
2.74 miles |
|
Wycombe Abbey
Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE |
2.79 miles |
|
Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA |
2.82 miles |
|
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BJ |
2.85 miles |
|
The Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ |
3.07 miles |
|
Godstowe Preparatory School
Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR |
3.4 miles |
|
Furze Platt Senior School
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NQ |
3.44 miles |
|
Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE |
3.76 miles |
|
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT |
3.83 miles |
|
Claires Court Schools
1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW |
4.24 miles |
|
Beaconsfield High School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR |
4.26 miles |
|
The Beaconsfield School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ |
4.37 miles |
|
Sir William Ramsay School
Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7UB |
4.42 miles |
|
Newlands Girls' School
Farm Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 5JB |
4.45 miles |