Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School vs Littleover Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 45 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
Littleover Community School
Derby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,828 students
| Measure | Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Dronfield, East Midlands | Littleover Community School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #80 of 329 | #47 of 329 |
| National rank | #998 of 4,090 | #628 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,810 | 1,828 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,810 | 1,828 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.0 | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | 58.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.7% | 74.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | 4.92 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 39.1 |
| town | Dronfield | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dhfs.uk | www.littleover.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Littleover Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 70.5).
- •Littleover Community School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 1,810.
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 Littleover Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Littleover Community School ranks higher (79.7 vs 70.5 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 Littleover Community School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School: 1,810. Littleover Community School: 1,828. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Littleover Community School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is 80th of 329 and Littleover Community School is 47th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).