Dronfield Infant School
71%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 192 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Dronfield Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca King, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Dronfield Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 72 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
Dronfield Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (51 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dronfield Infant School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Dronfield Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane, Dronfield, North East Derbyshire, S18 1RY |
| Headteacher | Rebecca King |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 270 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
51 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed72
120
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Dronfield
North East Derbyshire, S18 1RY
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