The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,139
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jaime Mallett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3AX
Town setting
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
Is Dereham Neatherd High School a selective school?
No. Dereham Neatherd High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Dereham Neatherd High School?
Dereham Neatherd High School currently has 1,139 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 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dereham Neatherd High School?
Dereham Neatherd High School is in Dereham, NR20 3AX, in the Norfolk local authority area. 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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