Dronfield Stonelow Junior School vs Holmesdale Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 202 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
150 students
| Measure | Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Dronfield, East Midlands | Holmesdale Infant School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #521 of 1,516 | #430 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6684 of 15,697 | #5688 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 139 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmesdale Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 56.0).
- •Holmesdale Infant School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 139.
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 Stonelow Junior School better than Holmesdale Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmesdale Infant School ranks higher (60.8 vs 56.0 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 Stonelow Junior School and Holmesdale Infant School?
About 202 m in a straight line, between Dronfield and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School: 139. Holmesdale Infant School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Stonelow Junior School and Holmesdale Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School is 521st of 1,516 and Holmesdale Infant School is 430th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).