Davenies School
URN: 110537 • Beaconsfield HP9 1AA
Overview
- Name
- Davenies School
- URN
- 110537
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alastair Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494685400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Beaconsfield HP9 1AA
Summary
Davenies School is an independent day preparatory school for boys aged 4-13, located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. With a current enrolment of 334 pupils and a capacity of 360, Davenies aims to provide a nurturing and respectful environment where boys can thrive academically and personally. The school emphasizes character development, encouraging attributes such as enthusiasm, curiosity, and perseverance through its Davenies Code, which promotes kindness, politeness, and respect.
The curriculum at Davenies is broad and aspirational, focusing on the holistic development of each child. Academic excellence is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and art, which foster a positive attitude towards learning and participation. The school prides itself on preparing students for entry into leading senior schools, supported by experienced and forward-thinking teachers.
Davenies fosters a strong sense of community, welcoming prospective families to visit and experience the school environment. The admissions process is non-selective, focusing on finding the right fit for each child and ensuring they flourish within the school's supportive framework.
The curriculum at Davenies is broad and aspirational, focusing on the holistic development of each child. Academic excellence is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and art, which foster a positive attitude towards learning and participation. The school prides itself on preparing students for entry into leading senior schools, supported by experienced and forward-thinking teachers.
Davenies fosters a strong sense of community, welcoming prospective families to visit and experience the school environment. The admissions process is non-selective, focusing on finding the right fit for each child and ensuring they flourish within the school's supportive framework.
Useful links
- Senior School (Years 7 and 8) (sen)
- Senior House Sports Day (sen)
- Sign up to join us – click here (calendar)
- Enrichment Brochure (download)
- The Buzz (download)
- Parents Portal (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Alfriston School (63.8)
- Alfriston School (45.2)
- High March School (43.5)
- Oakdene School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 4 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 334
- Boys
- 334
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1949-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 334 | 334 | 0 | 360 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 348 | 348 | 0 | 360 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 338 | 338 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 338 | 338 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 343 | 343 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 339 | 339 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
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