Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy vs Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
180 students
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy Dereham, East of England | Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1223 of 1,872 | #1370 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10057 of 15,697 | #11332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dereham | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dereham.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.scarningprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 34.5).
- •Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 180.
- •Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy is a academy school while Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy better than Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy ranks higher (40.4 vs 34.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy and Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy: 180. Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy and Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy is 1223rd of 1,872 and Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1370th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).