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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Stonelow Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2EP, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.1 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
148
Capacity
172
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school excels in delivering results, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 21% nationally. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other2.0%
Asian Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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53.30410, -1.46051 · S18 2EP
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112698
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dronfield Stonelow Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Dronfield Stonelow Junior School a good school?
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School scores 84.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Stonelow Junior School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dronfield Stonelow Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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