Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School.

Dronfield, S182FZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Green Lane
Dronfield, S182FZ
Phone
1246412372
Website
dhfs.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
112969
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ
Website
www.dhfs.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1,809 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,881
Free School Meals
17.1% (322 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (49 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
73%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
188 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.0 (+23.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
39.0 (+19.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.9 (+11.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
118 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
235
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,881 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Sociology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(27 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(35 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Est. 1579 – Success with Care"

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh

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