Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

About Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a voluntary controlled school in Dronfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,854 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 (2025/26). 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,854 / 1,809 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 July 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ

Phone

01246412372

Headteacher

Martyn Cooper

Website

www.dhfs.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a voluntary controlled school in Dronfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School have?

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School has 1,854 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School's Ofsted rating?

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).

How does Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 in 2025/26.

Where is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is located at Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ.