Dronfield Junior School
School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, S18 1RYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dronfield Junior School is a primary school in Dronfield for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 121st of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 24 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Dronfield Junior School is a happy community where pupils enjoy learning and playing together. Pupils know that their teachers expect much of them academically and personally. They trust the adults in school to help them and to keep them safe. They work hard in lessons and understand the need to be resilient when learning is more challenging. Social times are full of fun and chatter. Pupils look out for each other. Parents and carers agree that the school cares for their children exceptionally well. Many identify the warm and welcoming environment as a strength of the school. The provision for pupils' personal development is well-considered. Pupils seize the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports or join the knitting, card games and mindfulness clubs. They learn to play a musical instrument and perform at a local theatre. They visit museums, a sculpture park and enjoy history being brought to life through re-enactments. The residential trip to France is a highlight for many pupils. Pupils behave well and there are clear expectations and boundaries in place. Pupils understand the school's simple rules that they should be 'ready, respectful and safe' at all times. They appreciate the rewards they receive when they keep the rules. Pupils are proud to belong to one of four houses and relish the healthy competition this brings to school life.
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects pupils do not remember prior learning. Pupils have gaps in their learning and this makes it more difficult for them to securely build their understanding up over time in these subjects. The school must ensure that pupils retain the intended key knowledge so they can develop a deep understanding in all areas of the curriculum.
- At less structured times of the school day a small number of pupils do not behave as well as leaders expect. This detracts from the more typical calm and orderly school environment. The school should ensure that the high expectations they have for pupils' behaviour is maintained throughout the school day.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
92 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
319 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Dronfield Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Holmesdale Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ian Roberts
- Phone
- 01246413145
- Address
- School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, S18 1RY
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112539
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.