The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr John Clapham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bradway Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Penny Acres Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Holmesdale Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Lowedges Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School?
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School take?
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School?
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School is in Dronfield, S18 8ZQ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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