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Dronfield Junior School

North East Derbyshire, S18 1RYPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,288
of 13,686 nationally

About Dronfield Junior School

Parents at Dronfield Junior School are overwhelmingly positive about their children’s experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 90% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The feedback on specific areas is equally strong: 99% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 94% felt their child is safe. The school also scores highly on communication, with 99% of parents agreeing that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 82% feeling that concerns are dealt with properly. Behaviour is seen as a strength, with 87% of parents agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is close to its capacity of 360 pupils, with 348 on roll, suggesting it is a popular choice locally, though oversubscription data is not available to confirm whether places are hard to secure.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, North East Derbyshire, S18 1RY
HeadteacherIan Roberts
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils348
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity348 / 360 (97% full)

The full report on this school

What 67 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballSwimmingRoundersCricketDanceAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningBook ClubEco ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: dronfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dronfield Junior School

Dronfield Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.