SchoolScoresDereham CofE Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Gilpin's Ride, Littlefield's, Dereham, NR19 1BJ
01362 693876 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Dereham comparisons use the 10 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dereham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dereham figures pool parents at the Dereham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
106 pupils in this year group.
54% — 2 points below the Norfolk average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Grove House Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Dereham CofE Infant and Nursery Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion)
- King's Park Infant School, Dereham 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Toftwood Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Yaxham CofE Primary Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dereham CofE Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dereham CofE Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Dereham CofE Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dereham CofE Junior Academy?
85% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Dereham CofE Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142395.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.