Best 3 Secondary schools in North East Derbyshire – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (Secondary) in Dronfield; Tupton Hall School (Secondary) in Chesterfield; Eckington School (Secondary) in Sheffield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Tupton Hall School and Eckington School. They are secondary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Dronfield, Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Sheffield, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School), published Sep 2023. The lowest is 4 (Eckington School), published Sep 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,550, combined total ≈ 4,600, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST and CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School S18 2FZ	Tupton Hall School S42 6LG	Eckington School S21 4GN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary controlled school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2FZ	Chesterfield S42 6LG	Sheffield Derbyshire S21 4GN
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Sep 2023	2 19 Jan 2023	4 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1809	1821	1453
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Derbyshire (830)	REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST	CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.dhfs.uk	www.tuptonhall.org.uk	www.eckington.chorustrust.org
Telephone	01246412372	01246863127	01246432849
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

S18 2FZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 2FZ
Ofsted: 2 27 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.dhfs.uk
Telephone: 01246412372

Tupton Hall School

S42 6LG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Chesterfield
S42 6LG
Ofsted: 2 19 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.tuptonhall.org.uk
Telephone: 01246863127

Eckington School

S21 4GN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sheffield
Derbyshire
S21 4GN
Ofsted: 4 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.eckington.chorustrust.org
Telephone: 01246432849

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.