Danesfield School vs Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danesfield School
Marlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,222 students
| Measure | Danesfield School Marlow, South East | Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Marlow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #27 of 2,471 | #14 of 679 |
| National rank | #82 of 15,697 | #47 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 455 | 1,222 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 1,222 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 3.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 72.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.8 |
| town | Marlow | Marlow |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.danesfieldschool.co.uk | www.swbgs.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (98.3 vs 97.4).
- •Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 455.
- •Danesfield School is a local authority school while Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is a academy 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 Danesfield School better than Sir William Borlase's Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Danesfield School and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Marlow in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danesfield School: 455. Sir William Borlase's Grammar School: 1,222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danesfield School and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School rank in South East?
Danesfield School is 27th of 2,471 and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School is 14th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).