Northfield Junior School
Falcon Road, Dronfield, S18 2EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northfield Junior School is a primary school in Dronfield for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 40th of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 January 2015, report published 23 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2024
Northfield Junior School is a 'warm and caring learning environment'. It is a place where pupils' needs are nurtured. They relish the social times they share with their friends. As one parent commented: 'I love that my child is seen as an individual.' Every pupil is known by all staff. Pupils know that adults will listen to their ideas and opinions. They trust adults will take good care of them. Albie, the school therapy dog, is on hand to help pupils to talk about emotions and feelings. The many roles and responsibilities pupils hold help them to understand and prepare for potential risks they may face. Pupil 'online safety champions' inform fellow pupils and parents and carers about how to stay safe online. The health ambassadors run mindfulness activities. The school councillors proudly present badges to peers who have lived up to the school's values. Everyone has a role to make the school the best it can be. Pupils enjoy the well-considered range of clubs and visits that the school offers. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy West End theatre visits and take part in residentials alongside their peers.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, activities or resources teachers use do not help pupils to recall more of the subject. When this happens, it slows learning. The school should ensure that the activities pupils are asked to complete help them to recall the essential key knowledge.
- Sometimes, pupils do not demonstrate a clear understanding of language relating to a range of world faiths and religions. This means they are not as well prepared for modern British society as they could be. The school must continue its work to ensure that all pupils have a meaningful and secure understanding of different religions and faiths in modern Britain. The school must ensure that pupils are able to use accurate and appropriate language when talking about religion and faith.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
165 pupils on roll, with places for 160
Schools near Northfield Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesdale Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dronfield Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Dronfield Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Johnathon Walmsley
- Phone
- 01246413134
- Address
- Falcon Road, Dronfield, S18 2ED
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112685
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.