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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ

Voluntary controlled school for ages 11–18 in Dronfield. Mixed intake.

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a large non-selective voluntary controlled secondary in Dronfield, Derbyshire, teaching boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form, a large student community, and Ofsted rated it Good in September 2023.

The school says its history reaches back to the original Dronfield Grammar School, endowed in 1579 by Henry Fanshawe. It describes the motto 'success with care', a commitment to diversity, challenge and support, and a student council with elected roles. At GCSE, Attainment 8 was 50 and 52.6% achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths; A-level average grade was B-.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,854 pupils · On roll
Voluntary controlled school · Mixed

Open days and visits at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

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  • Open evening
    Wednesday 11 November 2026 · 5–8pm
    dhfs.uk last checked 11 September

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