Schools in Dronfield, East Midlands (2025)
14 schools · 3,760 students · 14 local authority · median Pupils on roll 165.
Dronfield, in East Midlands, has 14 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 3,760 students. By level there are 13 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 14 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Dronfield's schools is 165, below the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Dronfield Infant School (88.9, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by William Levick Primary School (84.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School (79.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1,810 students), Dronfield Junior School (319 students), Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery (252 students).
Ranked schools in Dronfield
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 189Dronfield Infant SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary– · 199 students
- 284William Levick Primary SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 379St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 471Dronfield Henry Fanshawe SchoolDronfield · Local authority Secondary50.0 Attainment 8 · 1,810 students
- 570Gorseybrigg Primary School and NurseryDronfield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 669Northfield Junior SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 761Holmesdale Infant SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary– · 150 students
- 856Dronfield Stonelow Junior SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 139 students
- 947Dronfield Junior SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
- 1028Barlow CofE Primary SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 1127Lenthall Infant and Nursery SchoolDronfield · Local authority Primary– · 82 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dronfield Infant School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 199 |
| 2 | William Levick Primary School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 84.3 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 3 | St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 79.1 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 4 | Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Dronfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 70.5 Top 25% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,810 |
| 5 | Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Dronfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 6 | Northfield Junior School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 69.3 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 7 | Holmesdale Infant School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 60.8 Top 50% | – | 150 |
| 8 | Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 56.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 139 |
| 9 | Dronfield Junior School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 47.3 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 319 |
| 10 | Barlow CofE Primary School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.2 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 11 | Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Dronfield · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 26.9 Lower 50% | – | 82 |
Other schools in Dronfield
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Dronfield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dronfield?
Dronfield Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Dronfield with a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dronfield?
Dronfield has 14 schools (13 primary, 1 secondary) educating 3,760 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dronfield?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dronfield is 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.