St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
92%
Capacity
207
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 226 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Clapham, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1342nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 23 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (82 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | Pentland Road, Dronfield, North East Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ |
| Headteacher | John Clapham |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.2% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 226 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1342nd of 13,686
Nationally
108th of 1,353
In East Midlands
5th of 35
In North East Derbyshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
82 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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
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Contact Information
Pentland Road, Dronfield
North East Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ
Pentland Road, Dronfield
North East Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ
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