Dereham Church of England Junior Academy vs Toftwood Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
365 students
Toftwood Infant School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
205 students
| Measure | Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Dereham, East of England | Toftwood Infant School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1486 of 1,872 | #191 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12366 of 15,697 | #1454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 365 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.derehamjunior.dneat.org | toftwoodfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Toftwood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 29.2).
- •Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is the larger school with 365 students compared with 205.
- •Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is a academy school while Toftwood Infant 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 Junior Academy better than Toftwood Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Toftwood Infant School ranks higher (84.9 vs 29.2 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 Junior Academy and Toftwood Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy: 365. Toftwood Infant School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham Church of England Junior Academy and Toftwood Infant School rank in East of England?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is 1486th of 1,872 and Toftwood Infant School is 191st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).