SchoolScoresDagnall VA CofE School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Main Road South, Berkhamsted, Dagnall, HP4 1QX
01442 842473 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Buckinghamshire comparisons use the 119 of its 182 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 63 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 49th highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 86th highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 68th highest of 90 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 77th highest of 117 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 34th highest of 119 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Buckinghamshire figures pool parents at the Buckinghamshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
4 pupils in this year group.
Only 4 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 22% | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 98th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 17.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 50th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 169th highest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 83rd lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 181 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 177th highest of 182 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 173rd highest of 182 state primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.2 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Little Gaddesden CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Studham Village CofE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Edlesborough Primary Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aldbury CofE Primary and Nursery School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kensworth CofE Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dagnall VA CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Dagnall VA CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2024.
How did Dagnall VA CofE School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Dagnall VA CofE School?
96% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Dagnall VA CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dagnall VA CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Dagnall VA CofE School as their first choice for 12 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142323.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.