SchoolScoresDereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
38 Westfield Road, Dereham, NR19 1JB
01362 694919 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 January 2020.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 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. | 78% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dereham. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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
83 pupils in this year group.
59% — 3 points above the Norfolk average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 16 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Dereham. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 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
- Toftwood Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Dereham CofE Junior Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove House Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Dereham CofE Infant and Nursery Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion)
- King's Park Infant School, Dereham 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yaxham CofE Primary Academy 1.8 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, Toftwood Community Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School?
74% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 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 120987.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.