The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 45.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Fowlds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Unstone, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 4AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUnstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School
Primary · 407m away
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Holly House Special School
Special school · 2.1km away
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Holmesdale Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Northfield Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Whittington Green School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Unstone Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Unstone Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Unstone Junior School?
Unstone Junior School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Unstone Junior School take?
Unstone Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Unstone Junior School?
Unstone Junior School is in Dronfield, S18 4AB, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Unstone Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Unstone Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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