The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 387
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Scott
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Gilpin's Ride, Littlefield's, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove House Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 301m away
Fred Nicholson School
Special school · 1.1km away
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Primary · 1.2km away
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Toftwood Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dereham Neatherd High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dereham Church of England Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dereham Church of England Junior Academy?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy currently has 387 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dereham Church of England Junior Academy take?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dereham Church of England Junior Academy?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is in Dereham, NR19 1BJ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dereham Church of England Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dereham Church of England Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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