Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School vs Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,810 students
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
| Measure | Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Dronfield, East Midlands | Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #80 of 329 | #268 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #998 of 4,090 | #3837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,810 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,810 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Dronfield | Dronfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dhfs.uk | www.gorseybrigg.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (70.5 vs 70.4).
- •Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 252.
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 Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School better than Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School: 1,810. Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is 80th of 329 and Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery is 268th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).