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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Goodgraded 11/07/2023Ages 11–181,854 pupilsNone
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Dronfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 1,854 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/07/2023, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.5 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Dronfield can view Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/07/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence22.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 850
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
EBacc entry54%
EBacc average point score4.6
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 36.5
Value added+0.21Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Dronfield
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