Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dereham, East of England NR19 1ED · Norfolk
#1223 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#10057 of 15,697 nationally
About Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy is a academy primary located in Dereham, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 180 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 40.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1223rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 180; capacity filled 100%.
There are 18 schools in Dereham; Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy ranks 5th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)25.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 180
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
83 students · 507 m away
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
37 students · 548 m away
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
365 students · 728 m away
Northgate High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,203 students · 872 m away
Dereham Neatherd High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students · 1.2 km away
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students · 1.4 km away
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
321 students · 1.9 km away
Toftwood Infant School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
205 students · 1.9 km away
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
67 students · 4.1 km away
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students · 4.4 km away
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Wickhambrook Primary Academy
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180 students
Upwell Academy
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Glade Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy a good school?
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy has a Success Index (England) of 40.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1223 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy rank in East of England?
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy ranks #1223 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #10057 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy?
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy had 180 students in 2025.
Is Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.