St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

URN: 112913 • Dronfield S18 8ZQ

Overview

Name
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
URN
112913
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England/Methodist
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Clapham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01246417243
Website
Visit
Address
Pentland Road, Dronfield S18 8ZQ

Summary

St. Andrew's Church of England Methodist Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Dronfield, Derbyshire, accommodating 207 pupils with a capacity of 226. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and supportive environment, where every child is valued as a unique individual. The ethos is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing kindness, trust, and perseverance, which guide the school's approach to education and community engagement.

The curriculum at St. Andrew's is designed to be broad and balanced, meeting national standards while encouraging independent thinking and creativity. The school focuses on developing essential skills, particularly in Literacy, Numeracy, Science, and Religious Education, to help children reach their full potential. A commitment to high standards of conduct and behaviour is evident, promoting respect and self-discipline among students.

St. Andrew's is dedicated to building strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. Recent inspections highlighted the positive impact of the school's values, noting that pupils feel happy, safe, and valued within the school community.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
226
Pupils
207
Boys
114
Girls
93
FSM %
8.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 207 114 93 226 8.20
2024-09-11 219 118 101 217 7.30
2023-09-11 217 111 106 219 5.10
2022-09-11 217 111 106 217 5.10
2021-09-11 213 111 102 210 4.20
2020-09-11 207 106 101 210 2.90

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