Which is the best primary school in Dronfield?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Penny Acres Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Dronfield, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Dronfield ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Dronfield?

9 primary schools in Dronfield published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Home
Derbyshire
Dronfield
Primary school rankings

Primary schools in Dronfield, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Penny Acres Primary School
Community school

38%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
2
William Levick Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
3
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Community school

5%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
5
Northfield Junior School
Community school

11%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
6
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Community school

7%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
7
Unstone Junior School
Community school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
8
Dronfield Junior School
Community school

10%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
9
Barlow CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

55%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Dronfield?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Penny Acres Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Dronfield, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Dronfield ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Dronfield?: 9 primary schools in Dronfield published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.