Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School vs Garvestone Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
321 students
Garvestone Community Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
56 students
| Measure | Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School Dereham, East of England | Garvestone Community Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1339 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #11036 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 321 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 107.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.toftwoodfederation.co.uk/ | www.garvestone.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Garvestone Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 36.0).
- •Garvestone Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 59%).
- •Garvestone Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 56.
- •Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is a local authority school while Garvestone Community Primary School is a academy 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, Toftwood Community Junior School better than Garvestone Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Garvestone Community Primary School ranks higher (58.1 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, Toftwood Community Junior School and Garvestone Community Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School: 321. Garvestone Community Primary School: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School and Garvestone Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is 1339th of 1,872 and Garvestone Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).