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Dronfield Junior School
School Lane, Dronfield S18 1RY
Dronfield Junior School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Derbyshire). It has about 350 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attendance, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Above average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is poor.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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