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Dorney School
Harcourt Close, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0DY, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.7 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
156
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. While 78% of parents express satisfaction with their experience, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 20% of schools, suggesting some areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
School keeps me informed
78%
My child makes good progress
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Behaviour is good
75%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
60%
School has high expectations
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.1%
Asian Indian21.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Asian Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black Caribbean3.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Other1.3%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.50660, -0.68137 · SL6 0DY
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN144339
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dorneyschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorney School rated by Ofsted?
Dorney School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Dorney School a good school?
Dorney School scores 19.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dorney School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dorney School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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