SchoolScoresDronfield Stonelow Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Stonelow Road, Dronfield, S18 2EP
01246 414370 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 February 2025, 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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 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 Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dronfield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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
41 pupils in this year group.
76% — 17 points above the Derbyshire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.8% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.8 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.0 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Dronfield. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 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
- Holmesdale Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Northfield Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lenthall Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Dronfield Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dronfield Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Unstone Junior School 1.3 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 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Lower Meadow Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dronfield Stonelow Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Dronfield Stonelow Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dronfield Stonelow Junior School?
94% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dronfield Stonelow 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 112698.
- 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.