The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 329
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Joanna Pedlow (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
38 Westfield Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmToftwood Infant School
Primary · Very close
Fred Nicholson School
Special school · Very close
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dereham Neatherd High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Primary · 2.2km away
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School take?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is in Dereham, NR19 1JB, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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