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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

It has 1868 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Welcome to our school
Dear Visitor,
Welcome to the website of Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School which provides an insight into life at the school. Through the website you are able to access an abundance of articles, news stories, photographs and documents on a wide variety of areas, with contacts details and links for further information should this be required.
We have a long and proud tradition of success from the original Dronfield Grammar School, endowed in 1579 by Henry Fanshawe, to the present day, attaining notable achievements across a spectrum of subjects and aspects of education. Sustained success over time is a strong feature of our proud history, with the website highlighting many of these accomplishments.
We firmly believe in our motto of 'success with care' and deliver this through our framework, structures and daily practices. Our aim is to provide excellence in all areas of our work with young people so that they may move forward, ready to take their rightful place in society as citizens of the 21st century.
We believe and ensure that every member of our community matters and is valued for the unique contribution they make to our school. We welcome and celebrate diversity. We also challenge all within our community, adults and students, to give of their best at all times in an environment where commitment outweighs compliance.
Students are provided with both challenge and support in order that they may achieve their full potential across a wide range of curricular and additional opportunities. Our support for students with particular talents is well established and thriving with numerous opportunities for them to undertake activities geared to their particular area(s) of excellence alongside their academic work.
The Student Council is a very important feature of our school and offers a real chance to provide the "Student Voice" with elected Ministers and Ambassadors working under the leadership of our Head Girl and Head Boy along with their senior team.
We recognise the critical importance of the Home-School Partnership and the vital role that Parents and Carers play in the education process. We are committed to upholding our part of the Home-School Agreement and to engaging with all stakeholders to work in partnership towards further development of our school as a "Centre of Excellence".
As a community, we are proud of our school and the tremendous young people who make the place what it is. Their commitment, dedication, hard work and positive attitude creates the special ethos that is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, elements of which are encapsulated within this website.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to "Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Online".
Mr M J Cooper
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.1 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 53.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 31.24% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 43.61% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 64% 18.45% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 10.36% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 13.77% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.95 2.72 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 85.82% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 296 131 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 79.75% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 36.82% 34.04%
School sixth forms 55% 26.93% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 7.61% 10.43%
Other education destinations SP 8.39% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 3.09% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.06 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 1 29.63% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 44.55% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 54% 22.25% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 10.79% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 41% 3 15.23% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.85 2.77 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 83.69% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 284 126 134
Pupils staying in education 85% 73.69% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 41% 34.63% 33.35%
School sixth forms 43% 27.29% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 8.91% 8.49%
Other education destinations 1% 2.83% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 6.43% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.63% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 4 28.71% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 5 42.79% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 71% 20.5% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 11 8.58% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 1 12.65% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.97 2.66 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 90.43% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 288 151 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 77.43% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 39.25% 28.39%
School sixth forms 43% 31.21% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 6.11% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 1.21% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 5.57% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.21% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.07 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 29.51% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 44.71% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 67% 21.17% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 38% 13.56% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 43% 14.71% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 87.79% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 289 160 144
Pupils staying in education 94% 76% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 42.83% 30.57%
School sixth forms 49% 33.13% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 0% 4.63% 9%
Other education destinations 2% 0.21% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 8.96% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.79% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 41.37 33.03 33.32
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 41.85 31.29 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 25.9% 15.29% 17.6%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 177 156 249
Students staying in education 64% 58.23% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 7.45% 4.99%
Students entering employment 17% 18.77% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.91% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.77 2 29.98 29.31
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.82 2 29.45 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 16.4% 10.62% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 140 226 232
Students staying in education 70% 57.69% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 13.5% 7.79%
Students entering employment 15% 18.75% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 6.44% 8.82%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.13 1 29.21 28.96
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.10 2 29.52 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 18.5% 13.1% 13.23%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 23 29.33% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 7.4% 5.55%
Students entering employment 17% 16.07% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 2% 3.33% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.89 28.52 26.65
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.22 30.8 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 16.7% 13.19% 12.55%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 22 33.14% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 10.29% 6.39%
Students entering employment 16% 19.57% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 3.93% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 3rd Sep 2024
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Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 29th Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 To 24th Dec 2023
Spring Term 6th Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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