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14 state primary schools within 2 miles and 15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of S18, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near S18

14 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of S18, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Dronfield · 0.75 miles

    76of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.75 miles

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.5 of 20 points

      0.75 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Dronfield Infant School

    State primary · Dronfield · 0.12 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.12 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.8 of 20 points

      0.12 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

    State primary · Church of England/Methodist · Dronfield · 0.91 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · 0.91 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.9 of 20 points

      0.91 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Holmesdale Infant School

    State primary · Dronfield · 0.71 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.71 miles

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

    State primary · Dronfield · 0.67 miles

    63of 100

    Results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.67 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.3 of 20 points

      0.67 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 6.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Northfield Junior School

    State primary · Dronfield · 1.0 miles

    63of 100

    Results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Dronfield Junior School

    State primary · Dronfield · 0.12 miles

    59of 100

    0.12 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: better than 37% of schools in England

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.8 of 20 points

      0.12 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School

    State primary · Dronfield · 1.6 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 11.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

    State primary · Dronfield · 0.83 miles

    55of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 26% in England · 0.83 miles

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.7 of 20 points

      0.83 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 29 of 43. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. William Levick Primary School

    State primary · Dronfield · 1.3 miles

    55of 100

    Results: top 11% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · absence 2.7% (similar schools 4.0%)

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters18 of 20 points

      Top 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.2 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 23 of 27. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near S18

15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of S18, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. King Ecgbert School

    State secondary · Sheffield · 3.0 miles

    77of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 6% in England · places reached 2.37 miles in 2026

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.81 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.8 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters14.4 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.37 miles away; this school is 3.04 miles from the middle of S18, further than that. 74 applicants were refused a place. Sheffield City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 4.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Outwood Academy Newbold

    State secondary · Chesterfield · 3.5 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.9 of 20 points

      3.5 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Meadowhead School Academy Trust

    State secondary · Sheffield · 2.0 miles

    68of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · places reached 1.54 miles in 2026 · 2.0 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.2 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters14.6 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.54 miles away; this school is 1.96 miles from the middle of S18, further than that. 43 applicants were refused a place. Sheffield City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 14.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Whittington Green School

    State secondary · Chesterfield · 2.9 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 18 on average

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points

      Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.4 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 17.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

    State secondary · Dronfield · 0.37 miles

    62of 100

    0.37 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 45% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters11.1 of 20 points

      Top 45% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.08 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.5 of 20 points

      0.37 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 291 of 294. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Mercia School

    State secondary · Sheffield · 3.8 miles

    61of 100

    Results: top 1% in England · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · absence 4.1% (similar schools 8.5%)

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters20 of 20 points

      Top 1% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +2.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.8 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.90 miles away; this school is 3.81 miles from the middle of S18, further than that. 248 applicants were refused a place. Sheffield City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 6.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Chesterfield · 3.2 miles

    60of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 17% in England · absence 5.9% (similar schools 7.4%)

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.1 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 202 of 266. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Silverdale School

    State secondary · Sheffield · 4.4 miles

    52of 100

    Results: top 14% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.58 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.4 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.00 miles away; this school is 4.39 miles from the middle of S18, further than that. 78 applicants were refused a place. Sheffield City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. The Birley Academy

    State secondary · Sheffield · 4.1 miles

    52of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters5.7 of 20 points

      Better than 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.28 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.5 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 67.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Brookfield Community School

    State secondary · Chesterfield · 4.6 miles

    48of 100

    Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.35 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.7 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of S18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 168 of 183. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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