Northfield Junior School
URN: 112685 • Dronfield S18 2ED
Overview
- Name
- Northfield Junior School
- URN
- 112685
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Johnathon Walmsley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246413134
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Falcon Road, Dronfield S18 2ED
Summary
Northfield Junior School is a community primary school located in Dronfield, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 162 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 160. The school serves a mixed-gender population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. With 19.10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Northfield Junior School actively promotes equity and access to education for all families in the community.
The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development. Northfield Junior School places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community, with various initiatives designed to engage parents and local residents. The school regularly updates its community through a website featuring diary dates, news, and policies, ensuring transparency and open communication.
Safeguarding is a priority at Northfield Junior School, with mechanisms in place for reporting concerns. The school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.northfield.derbyshire.sch.uk.
The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development. Northfield Junior School places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community, with various initiatives designed to engage parents and local residents. The school regularly updates its community through a website featuring diary dates, news, and policies, ensuring transparency and open communication.
Safeguarding is a priority at Northfield Junior School, with mechanisms in place for reporting concerns. The school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.northfield.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governor Secure Area (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 19.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 87 | 75 | 160 | 19.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 169 | 84 | 85 | 160 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 160 | 74 | 86 | 160 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 160 | 74 | 86 | 160 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 168 | 75 | 93 | 166 | 15.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 165 | 78 | 87 | 160 | 14.50 |
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