Dronfield Junior School vs Northfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
319 students
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
| Measure | Dronfield Junior School Dronfield, East Midlands | Northfield Junior School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #694 of 1,516 | #278 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8593 of 15,697 | #4033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 319 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 319 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.northfield.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 47.3).
- •Northfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •Northfield Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Dronfield Junior School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 165.
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 Junior School better than Northfield Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield Junior School ranks higher (69.3 vs 47.3 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 Junior School and Northfield Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Junior School: 319. Northfield Junior School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Junior School and Northfield Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Junior School is 694th of 1,516 and Northfield Junior School is 278th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).