Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a secondary school in Dronfield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 9th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 27 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a calm and pleasant school. Pupils are responsible, resilient and reflective learners. Behaviour at the school is exceptional. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely positive. Pupils are respectful. Bullying is rare and is dealt with swiftly by leaders. As a result, pupils say that they feel safe and happy here. Pupils have a positive attitude to their education. As a result, attendance is high. The school's core value of 'success with care' is at the heart of everything it does. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school meets the needs of most pupils. Leaders are working hard to improve this further. Pupils enjoy an array of opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example, some pupils have visited France and Iceland to learn about diverse cultures. Pupils value the many positive cultural experiences that the school provides. Parents appreciate the work the school does to support their children to do well. One parent stated, 'I can see that the staff work really hard.'
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, pupils with SEND do not receive the support they need to access the curriculum successfully. This means that some pupils with SEND do not acquire the knowledge they need to achieve well. Leaders should ensure that all pupils with SEND receive consistently effective support so that they can all achieve their potential.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
289 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
181 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,810 pupils on roll, with places for 1,809
Schools near Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| Whittington Green School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
| Newfield Secondary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.9 |
| King Ecgbert School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 56.1 |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 59.4 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Martyn Cooper
- Phone
- 01246412372
- Website
- dhfs.uk (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112969
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.