Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School - Blocks

Blocks

• A-Block – This is the original Victorian block, although had been extended many times. The Western edge, overlooking Chesterfield Road, is the oldest part. This building houses I.T. and Citizenship rooms, as well as a few English classrooms, the Leaderhsip Team, Reprographics and the Finance department. It also home to the ELC (E-Learning Centre), used by the school for classes if teachers are missing or need computer space. There is a quandrangle courtyard with a pond and war memorial.

• B-Block and C-Block – B-Block was originally the Head Masters house, however has changed much since then. Nowadays, it houses 'Student Support', a facility to integrate with students with learning or behavioural difficulties (the leader of this department is Ms. M. Milowiz). C-Block was Built in 1970, this block houses a variety of facilities. On the lower-ground floor, is the 6th form base, Business Studies and Law, on the ground floor is the Geography faculty, on the mezzanine level is 'Vocational Education' (which includes Health and Social Care, Leisure and Tourism, etc.), on the first floor is Sociology, and on the second floor is History, RE and Psychology.

• D-Block – This block now houses the Learning Resource Centre (library), several dynamic teaching rooms (large rooms, with large numbers of computers and tables), the R.E. faculty and 'A level P.E.'. It also includes newly fitted computer rooms - used by any lessons via LRC.

• E-Block – This is the largest building, built in 1996. This houses reception, English, Science, Technology, the Phoenix Hall and several catering outlets called 'Henry's Diner' and 'Fanshawe's Diner'.

• F-Block – Newest block joined to the Sports Hall. Houses Languages, Maths, Science, Art, Drama, Music and the 'Fanshawe Hall' (Used for Drama and performances) along with one set of PE changing rooms. There was some controversy with the building of this block; many staff have reported shoddy workmanship, with doorframes nailed rather than screwed into walls and poor heating. When the block was completed in 2005, the northern side was found to be 18 inches higher than the southern side, meaning that the floors slope ever so slightly.

• G-Block (Sport Halls) – Rebuilt in the 1980s following a fire.

• H-Block (Terrapins) - Houses Creative & Expressive Arts (Music & Drama) and Textiles (a division of Technology).