Dronfield Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dronfield, East Midlands S18 1RY · Derbyshire
#55 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#927 of 15,697 nationally
About Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Infant School is a local authority primary located in Dronfield, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 199 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 55th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (89th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 199; capacity filled 73.7%.
There are 14 schools in Dronfield; Dronfield Infant School ranks 2nd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)7.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dronfield Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 199
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 73.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Dronfield Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
319 students · 0 m away
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,810 students · 398 m away
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students · 884 m away
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
150 students · 945 m away
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
82 students · 1.0 km away
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students · 1.4 km away
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
165 students · 1.4 km away
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students · 1.6 km away
William Levick Primary School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 2.1 km away
Unstone Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
49 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stanton Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Deeping St James Community Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Bramcote CofE Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
198 students
Belmont Community Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
198 students
Broughton Primary School
Kettering · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dronfield Infant School a good school?
Dronfield Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #55 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dronfield Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Infant School ranks #55 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #927 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dronfield Infant School?
Dronfield Infant School had 199 students in 2025.
Is Dronfield Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dronfield Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Dronfield Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dronfield Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.