Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School vs Holmesdale Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 570 m 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
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
150 students
| Measure | Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Dronfield, East Midlands | Holmesdale Infant School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 329 | #430 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #998 of 4,090 | #5688 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 1,810 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,810 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 60.8).
- •Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 150.
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 Holmesdale Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School ranks higher (70.5 vs 60.8 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 Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Holmesdale Infant School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Dronfield and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School: 1,810. Holmesdale Infant School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Holmesdale Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is 80th of 329 and Holmesdale Infant School is 430th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).