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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ

Voluntary controlled school
Pupils
1,854
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.7%
Attainment 8
49.9
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.9%
Basics 9-5
52.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
54.3%
EBacc APS
4.59
EBacc 9-5
24.2%
EBacc 9-4
34.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.49
A*-A Grades
26.3%
A*-B Grades
60.2%
AAB+ %
22.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 188 students entered

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About Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a secondary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. The school has around 1,854 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Nov 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

What is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School's Ofsted rating?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School's latest exam results?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School located?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a secondary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire (S18 2FZ).
How many pupils attend Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School has around 1,854 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School with other schools?
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