The short version
Nearly full.
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,066
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Peter Devonish (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Dereham, NR20 3AX
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing's Park Infant School, Dereham
Primary · 911m away
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Fred Nicholson School
Special school · 1.9km away
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Toftwood Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dereham Neatherd High School?
Dereham Neatherd High School currently has 1,066 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dereham Neatherd High School take?
Dereham Neatherd High School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dereham Neatherd High School?
Dereham Neatherd High School is in Dereham, NR20 3AX. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dereham Neatherd High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dereham Neatherd High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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