Dronfield Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Dronfield Junior School
Address: School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry
Town/City: Dronfield
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: S18 1RY
Telephone Number: 01246 413145
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ian Roberts
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 319 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.3%

Location and administration

URN: 112539
DfE Number: 830/2089
UKPRN: 10070696
UPRN: 100032244527
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North East Derbyshire (E07000038)
Constituency: North East Derbyshire (E14001391)
Electoral Ward: Dronfield South (E05012047)

Easting & Northing: 435324E, 378199N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 18' 0.75" N 1° 28' 16.67" W
Plus Code: 9C5W8G2H+3F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr David Atkin - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Elizabeth Bashforth - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Karen Bull - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Dr Richard Bull - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2028.
  • Mr Anthony Burrows - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mrs Ruth? De Almeida - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2029.
  • Richard Gilson - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Handley-Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Julia Nuttall - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Mr John Plant - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Mrs Anne Stevens - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Mrs Carolyn Sutcliffe - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.