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Dronfield Infant School
School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.2 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
270
Ages
5–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in delivering quality education for younger pupils aged 5-7. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. While the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 49% of schools, specific academic progress data is limited, so it's advisable to consider additional factors when evaluating.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.29957, -1.47144 · S18 1RY
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112540
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dronfield Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Dronfield Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Dronfield Infant School a good school?
Dronfield Infant School scores 49.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Infant School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dronfield Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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