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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Voluntary controlled school · Dronfield · S18 2FZ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,810

Local authority

Derbyshire

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Dronfield, Derbyshire, 1,810 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 19.9%.

Open schools in Dronfield
14
Secondary schools in Dronfield
1
Academies among open schools in Dronfield
0% (0)
Open schools in S18
14
Secondary in S18
1
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Secondary in Derbyshire LA
45

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DronfieldNear S18

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
112969

Location

Address
Green Lane
Postcode
S18 2FZ
Town
Dronfield
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
North East Derbyshire
Constituency
North East Derbyshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,810
Boys / girls
900 / 910
School capacity
1,809
Capacity fill
1,810 / 1,809 (100%)
Free school meals
19.9%
FSM pupils
301
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Martyn Cooper
Telephone
01246412372
Website
www.dhfs.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.