Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School vs Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 761 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
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
82 students
| Measure | Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Dronfield, East Midlands | Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 329 | #1208 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #998 of 4,090 | #12834 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,810 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,810 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 91.1% |
| 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.lenthall.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 26.9).
- •Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 82.
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 Lenthall Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School ranks higher (70.5 vs 26.9 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 Lenthall Infant and Nursery School?
About 761 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. Lenthall Infant and Nursery School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Lenthall Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is 80th of 329 and Lenthall Infant and Nursery School is 1208th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).