Dereham Neatherd High School vs Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dereham Neatherd High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
321 students
| Measure | Dereham Neatherd High School Dereham, East of England | Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 460 | #1339 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1341 of 4,090 | #11036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,079 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,079 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.59 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dereham | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | neatherd.org/ | www.toftwoodfederation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dereham Neatherd High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 36.0).
- •Dereham Neatherd High School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 321.
- •Dereham Neatherd High School is a academy school while Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior 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 Neatherd High School better than Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Dereham Neatherd High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 36.0 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 Neatherd High School and Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dereham Neatherd High School: 1,079. Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham Neatherd High School and Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School rank in East of England?
Dereham Neatherd High School is 170th of 460 and Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is 1339th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).