Dronfield Infant School vs St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
199 students
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Dronfield Infant School Dronfield, East Midlands | St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 1,516 | #150 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #927 of 15,697 | #2286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.dronfield-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dronfield Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 79.1).
- •Dronfield Infant School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 193.
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 Infant School better than St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dronfield Infant School ranks higher (88.9 vs 79.1 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 Infant School and St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Infant School: 199. St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Infant School and St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Infant School is 55th of 1,516 and St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School is 150th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).