Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Catchment Area
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1854 pupils, and a capacity of 1809 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,854
Pupils
1,809
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School are allocated by Derbyshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School — School Information
- Full address
- Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112969
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School currently has 1854 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1809 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School? ▾
Admission to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School cover? ▾
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a secondary school in Dronfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School? ▾
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.