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Holmesdale Infant School
Ages 5–7148 pupils
Holmesdale Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 7 in Dronfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 148 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Dronfield can view Holmesdale Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dronfield (S18 2LR), Holmesdale Infant School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake16.7%
Free school meals16.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.1%
Attendance95.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence8.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dronfield
All schools in Dronfield →Dronfield Stonelow Junior School0.1 miLenthall Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 miDronfield Henry Fanshawe SchoolGood · 0.4 miNorthfield Junior SchoolGood · 0.3 miDronfield Infant School0.6 miDronfield Junior School0.6 mi
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