Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School vs Grove House Infant and Nursery 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, Toftwood Community Junior School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
321 students
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
83 students
| Measure | Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School Dereham, East of England | Grove House Infant and Nursery School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1339 of 1,872 | #1479 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11036 of 15,697 | #12308 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 321 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| 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.toftwoodfederation.co.uk/ | www.grovehouseinfant.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 29.5).
- •Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 83.
- •Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is a local authority school while Grove House Infant and Nursery 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 Grove House Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School ranks higher (36.0 vs 29.5 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, Toftwood Community Junior School and Grove House Infant and Nursery 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, Toftwood Community Junior School: 321. Grove House Infant and Nursery School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School and Grove House Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is 1339th of 1,872 and Grove House Infant and Nursery School is 1479th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).