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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Goodgraded 11/07/2023Ages 11–181,854 pupilsFaithNone
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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850
England avg 45.1 · was 50.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
England avg 45% · was 56% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry54%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.6
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.5
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.6
AAB or better23%
Retention98%
Value added+0.21
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake18.5%
Free school meals18.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled106%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dronfield
All schools in Dronfield →Dronfield Junior School0.2 miDronfield Infant School0.2 miHolmesdale Infant School0.4 miDronfield Stonelow Junior School0.3 miLenthall Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 miNorthfield Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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