Schools in Dereham, East of England (2025)
18 schools · 4,752 students · 13 academy, 5 local authority · median Pupils on roll 164.
Dereham, in East of England, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,752 students. By level there are 16 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 13 academy, 5 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Dereham's schools is 164, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
16 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Toftwood Infant School (84.9, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy (66.4, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Dereham Neatherd High School (63.0, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Northgate High School (1,203 students), Dereham Neatherd High School (1,079 students), Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School (415 students).
Ranked schools in Dereham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 185Toftwood Infant SchoolDereham · Local authority Primary– · 205 students
- 266Yaxham Church of England Primary AcademyDereham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 67 students
- 363Dereham Neatherd High SchoolDereham · Academy Secondary47.4 Attainment 8 · 1,079 students
- 440Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery AcademyDereham · Academy Primary– · 180 students
- 539Northgate High SchoolDereham · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 1,203 students
- 636Brisley Church of England Primary AcademyDereham · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 67 students
- 736Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior SchoolDereham · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 321 students
- 835Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolDereham · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 933Mattishall Primary SchoolDereham · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 164 students
- 1030Grove House Infant and Nursery SchoolDereham · Academy Primary– · 83 students
- 1129Dereham Church of England Junior AcademyDereham · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 365 students
- 1228Bawdeswell Community Primary SchoolDereham · Academy Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
- 1317St Mary's Community Primary School, BeetleyDereham · Local authority Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
- 1414Foulsham Primary School AcademyDereham · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 1513Swanton Morley VC Primary SchoolDereham · Local authority Primary21% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 1612North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryDereham · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 60 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toftwood Infant School Dereham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 84.9 Top 10% | – | 205 |
| 2 | Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy Dereham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.4 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67 |
| 3 | Dereham Neatherd High School Dereham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 47.4 Attainment 8 | 1,079 |
| 4 | Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy Dereham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 40.4 Lower 50% | – | 180 |
| 5 | Northgate High School Dereham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.1 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,203 |
| 6 | Brisley Church of England Primary Academy Dereham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67 |
| 7 | Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School Dereham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 36.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 321 |
| 8 | Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 34.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 9 | Mattishall Primary School Dereham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
| 10 | Grove House Infant and Nursery School Dereham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 29.5 Lower 50% | – | 83 |
| 11 | Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Dereham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 29.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 365 |
| 12 | Bawdeswell Community Primary School Dereham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 27.7 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85 |
| 13 | St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley Dereham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 16.5 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
| 14 | Foulsham Primary School Academy Dereham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 13.5 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 15 | Swanton Morley VC Primary School Dereham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 12.7 Lower 50% | 21% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 16 | North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Dereham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 12.3 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60 |
Other schools in Dereham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Dereham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dereham?
Toftwood Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Dereham with a Success Index (England) of 84.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dereham?
Dereham has 18 schools (16 primary, 2 secondary) educating 4,752 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dereham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dereham is 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.