The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.0
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 292 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,854
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Martyn Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDronfield Stonelow Junior School
Primary · 487m away
Holmesdale Infant School
Primary · 570m away
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 761m away
Northfield Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Unstone Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School a selective school?
No. Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School's Ofsted rating?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School currently has 1,854 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School take?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is in Dronfield, S18 2FZ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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