Danesfield School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.0 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Marlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
40 students
| Measure | Danesfield School Marlow, South East | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Marlow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #27 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #82 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 455 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 40 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 18% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 41% | 18% |
| 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.danesfieldschool.co.uk | www.stpetersschoolmarlow.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Danesfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 79.8).
- •Danesfield School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 71%).
- •Danesfield School does better on ks2: higher standard (41% vs 18%).
- •Danesfield School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 40.
- •Danesfield School is a local authority school while St Peter's Catholic Primary 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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Danesfield School ranks higher (98.3 vs 79.8 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 Danesfield School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Marlow in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danesfield School: 455. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danesfield School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Danesfield School is 27th of 2,471 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).