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Dorney School

Harcourt Close, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, SL6 0DY

Not rated

Inspected 1 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
50%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
156
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Dorney School

Dorney School is an academy sponsor led in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 156 pupils on roll. It is part of BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
156 / 210 (74%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.5%
Free school meals
8.2%
EAL
3.9%
SEN support
13.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%
Expected standard (RWM)
7%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.5
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
20.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
7.67
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24
£47,880
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 33% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,781 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,782
Spend per pupil
£6,686
Income per pupil
50%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Harcourt Close, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, SL6 0DY
Phone
01628620871
Head Teacher
Sharifah Lee

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dorney School?
Dorney School is an academy sponsor led in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Dorney School have?
Dorney School has 156 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Dorney School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
50% of pupils at Dorney School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Dorney School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Dorney School is part of BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST.
Where is Dorney School?
Dorney School is located at Harcourt Close, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, SL6 0DY.

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