St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8ZQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School is a primary school in Dronfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 31st of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2016, report published 25 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
This welcoming school sits at the heart of the community. Pupils are polite and considerate. They learn to be friendly and responsible through the school's values of 'kindness, perseverance and trust'. Pupils demonstrate these qualities through their positive attitudes and their relationships with other pupils and staff. As a result, pupils feel happy, safe and valued. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Pupils benefit from learning the school's well-constructed curriculum. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish and achieve well. Pupils enjoy learning about different cultures. They have a deep understanding of fairness and equality. They value differences between people and the opportunity to learn from them. Pupils benefit from extra opportunities to develop their confidence and character through charitable work, such as with a partner school in India. Pupils' behaviour is positive and respectful. Beginning in the early years, children are kind. They engage fully in their learning and are keen to do their best. Pupils enjoy taking on leadership responsibilities, for example as school councillors and champions of online safety. They love to represent their school, for example through competitive sports events. School trips and educational visits further enrich pupils' experiences.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, checks of pupils' learning are not effective enough. When this happens, subsequent teaching is not adapted as well as it could be to meet pupils' needs. When this happens, pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff check pupils' knowledge closely in each subject and then use this information to refine how they support and extend pupils' knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| William Levick Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Dronfield Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Dronfield Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Clapham
- Phone
- 01246417243
- Address
- Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8ZQ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112913
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.