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
What is the catchment area for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School?
The catchment area for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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: at or above its 1809 place limit
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School has a published admission number of 1809 places. 1854 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1809 places. Derbyshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Dronfield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →
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
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
What is the catchment area for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School? ▾
The catchment area for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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.