Holmesdale Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dronfield, East Midlands S18 2LR · Derbyshire
#430 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#5688 of 15,697 nationally
About Holmesdale Infant School
Holmesdale Infant School is a local authority primary school located in Dronfield, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 5–7. In 2025 it enrolled 150 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 430th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 150; capacity filled 100%.
There are 14 schools in Dronfield; Holmesdale Infant School ranks 8th 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%)16.7%
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 Holmesdale Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 150
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Holmesdale Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students · 202 m away
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
82 students · 456 m away
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
165 students · 496 m away
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,810 students · 570 m away
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
319 students · 945 m away
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
199 students · 945 m away
Lower Meadow Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students · 1.9 km away
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students · 2.1 km away
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
50 students · 2.2 km away
Unstone Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
49 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Barwell Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
150 students
Walgrave Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
Newton Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
Trent Vale Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
148 students
Marsh Lane Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holmesdale Infant School a good school?
Holmesdale Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 60.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #430 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 Holmesdale Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Holmesdale Infant School ranks #430 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #5688 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Holmesdale Infant School?
Holmesdale Infant School had 150 students in 2025.
Is Holmesdale Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Holmesdale Infant School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 5–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Holmesdale Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holmesdale Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.