Dronfield Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | School Lane, S18 1RY |
| School Website | www.dronfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1246413145 |
| URN | 112539 |
School Census
| Total | 351 |
| Girls/Boys | 164/187 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.7%/53.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 51 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/10/2024 | |
| 21/05/2015 | Good |
| 05/03/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 23 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 21 May 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 November 2014 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 05 March 2007 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 10 March 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.5 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -3.1 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Dronfield Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , S18 1RY
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Green Lane, , S18 2FZ
Holmesdale Infant School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Avenue, , S18 2LR