SchoolScoresDronfield Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, S18 1RY
01246 413145 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Dronfield comparisons use the 10 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dronfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 68% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dronfield figures pool parents at the Dronfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
92 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Derbyshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Dronfield Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Dronfield Stonelow Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmesdale Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Lenthall Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northfield Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Levick Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Unstone Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Unstone St Mary's Nursery and Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dronfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Dronfield Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dronfield Junior School?
90% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dronfield Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112539.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.