Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a secondary located in Derbyshire, S18 2FZ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,881 pupils on roll.
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary controlled school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Derbyshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1809
Number of Pupils: 1881
Number of Boys: 922
Number of Girls: 959
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 16.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-03
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-09-27
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Cooper
Phone: 01246412372
Website: http://www.dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Location: Green Lane
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
What is the Ofsted rating of Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School admit?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a voluntary controlled school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
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