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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.8 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,854
Capacity
1,809
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.0, which places it in the top 29% of schools nationally. A notable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 81% progress to university, including 29% to top-third institutions. While the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths is a bit lower at 53%, overall parent satisfaction and strong academic outcomes make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.0 | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 188 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.30147, -1.46638 · S18 2FZ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112969
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.dhfs.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School rated by Ofsted?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School a good school?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School scores 75.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School in GCSEs?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.0. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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