Best Schools in Dronfield
27 schools in Dronfield
Key Facts
- Dronfield is home to 27 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Primary schools in Dronfield outperform the national average, with 66.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Dronfield demonstrate strong KS4 performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.90, compared to 46.10 nationally, and 55.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Dronfield, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.05, with 17.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and secondary schools have a ratio of 18.20 with 19.7% eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Dronfield
13 nurseries in Dronfield
Top Primary Schools in Dronfield
13 primary schools in Dronfield
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Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Dronfield, S18 4AL
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.5%
Pupils42
P/T Ratio15.2
UJ
Unstone Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Dronfield, S18 4AB
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence6.3%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio21.4
PA
Penny Acres Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dronfield, S18 7WP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.4%
Pupils60
P/T Ratio22.6
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Dronfield, S18 2EP
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence6.1%
Pupils148
P/T Ratio19.5
Top Secondary Schools in Dronfield
1 secondary schools in Dronfield
Frequently Asked Questions
Dronfield has 27 schools, including 13 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 13 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dronfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.08 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,094 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.