Dronfield primary schools deliver exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Penny Acres Primary School, St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School, and Dronfield Stonelow Junior School are among the highest-performing options, with 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 23% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple England's 82%. With 13 schools serving this Derbyshire town, families benefit from strong academic foundations and well-established community schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Barlow CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Dronfield Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Dronfield Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
| #4 | William Levick Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #8 | Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Holmesdale Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Penny Acres Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Northfield Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Dronfield Stonelow Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Unstone Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
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