The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Ian Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dronfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dronfield Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dronfield Junior School?
Dronfield Junior School currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dronfield Junior School take?
Dronfield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dronfield Junior School?
Dronfield Junior School is in Dronfield, S18 1RY, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dronfield Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Dronfield Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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