Best primary schools in Dronfield (2026)
Dronfield has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is William Levick Primary School, in the top 23% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 73%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 23% in England |
William Levick Primary School Dronfield |
74% | 81% | 13% | No rating | |
2 Top 24% in England |
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Dronfield · Church of England/Methodist |
73% | 76% | 12% | No rating | |
3 Top 27% in England |
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Dronfield |
69% | 73% | 7% | No rating | |
4 Top 28% in England |
Northfield Junior School Dronfield |
68% | 75% | 11% | No rating | |
5 Top 37% in England |
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Dronfield |
68% | 76% | 5% | Not judged | |
6 Top 49% in England |
Dronfield Junior School Dronfield |
62% | 59% | 10% | Not judged |
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- Alfreton
- Belper
- Burton upon Trent
- Chesterfield
- Derby
- Glossop
- Hadfield
- Heanor
- Ilkeston
- Long Eaton
- Matlock
- New Mills
- Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Shirebrook
- Somercotes and Swanwick
- Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Swadlincote
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What is the best primary school in Dronfield?
On exam results over the last three years, William Levick Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Dronfield, in the top 23% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.