Barlow CofE Primary School vs Dronfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow CofE Primary School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
319 students
| Measure | Barlow CofE Primary School Dronfield, East Midlands | Dronfield Junior School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1183 of 1,516 | #694 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12571 of 15,697 | #8593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 86 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dronfield | Dronfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.dronfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dronfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 28.2).
- •Dronfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 55%).
- •Dronfield Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Dronfield Junior School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 86.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barlow CofE Primary School better than Dronfield Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Dronfield Junior School ranks higher (47.3 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barlow CofE Primary School and Dronfield Junior School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlow CofE Primary School: 86. Dronfield Junior School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow CofE Primary School and Dronfield Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Barlow CofE Primary School is 1183rd of 1,516 and Dronfield Junior School is 694th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).