The Danesfield Manor School
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, South East · KT12 3JB
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.
134
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 134
- Location
- Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, South East
- Website
- https://www.danesfieldmanorschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01932 220930
Headteacher
Head Mrs Jo Smith
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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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 May 2025
The last word
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
Where is The Danesfield Manor School located?
The Danesfield Manor School is located at Rydens Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3JB.
What type of school is The Danesfield Manor School?
The Danesfield Manor School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Danesfield Manor School?
The Danesfield Manor School has approximately 134 pupils on roll.
What is The Danesfield Manor School's inspection rating?
The Danesfield Manor School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 13 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.