The Danesfield Manor School
School summary
A small independent school in Walton-on-Thames, The Danesfield Manor School educates mixed pupils from age two through to eleven, with just 134 children on roll. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit, family feel, and the school has earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate. With no religious affiliation and a single coeducational setting spanning the early years to the end of primary, it offers continuity for families seeking a settled start to their child's education. Mrs Jo Smith leads the school as Head.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 May 2025
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "excellent", its highest grade, and confirmed that all compliance requirements were met. With a roll of only 134 across an age range from two to eleven, classes are necessarily small, allowing for close attention to each pupil. Families looking for an 11+ preparation route through an intimate prep environment will find a strong inspection record behind the school.
Head · Mrs Jo Smith
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, non-selective prep with an "excellent" ISI verdict for both education and personal development - a nurturing choice for families wanting attentive, individual care from the early years to age eleven.
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The Danesfield Manor School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.