Bisham Church of England Academy vs Danesfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bisham Church of England Academy
Marlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
104 students
Danesfield School
Marlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
| Measure | Bisham Church of England Academy Marlow, South East | Danesfield School Marlow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2129 of 2,471 | #27 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13001 of 15,697 | #82 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 3% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 41% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Marlow | Marlow |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishamcofe.co.uk/ | www.danesfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Danesfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 25.9).
- •Danesfield School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 55%).
- •Danesfield School does better on ks2: higher standard (41% vs 0%).
- •Danesfield School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 104.
- •Bisham Church of England Academy is a academy school while Danesfield School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bisham Church of England Academy better than Danesfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Danesfield School ranks higher (98.3 vs 25.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bisham Church of England Academy and Danesfield School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Marlow in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bisham Church of England Academy: 104. Danesfield School: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bisham Church of England Academy and Danesfield School rank in South East?
Bisham Church of England Academy is 2129th of 2,471 and Danesfield School is 27th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).