The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Heidi Philpott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Westfield Road, Toftwood, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Primary · Very close
Toftwood Infant School
Primary · Very close
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dereham Neatherd High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Primary · 2.1km away
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fred Nicholson School's Ofsted rating?
Fred Nicholson School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fred Nicholson School?
Fred Nicholson School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fred Nicholson School take?
Fred Nicholson School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Fred Nicholson School?
Fred Nicholson 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 Fred Nicholson School have a sixth form?
Yes, Fred Nicholson School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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