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Dronfield Junior School
School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.1 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
348
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 65% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
82%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.29957, -1.47144 · S18 1RY
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112539
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dronfield Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Dronfield Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Dronfield Junior School a good school?
Dronfield Junior School scores 59.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dronfield Junior School?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dronfield Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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