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Northfield Junior School
Falcon Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2ED, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.9 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
160
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 75% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school has a solid LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 68% of schools in the area. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 27 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
White Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.30825, -1.45550 · S18 2ED
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112685
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Northfield Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Northfield Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 January 2015.
Is Northfield Junior School a good school?
Northfield Junior School scores 67.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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