Is Dereham Church of England Junior Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 115th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dereham Church of England Junior Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 54% of pupils at Dereham Church of England Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dereham Church of England Junior Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Dereham Church of England Junior Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

Gilpin's Ride, Littlefield's, Dereham, NR19 1BJ

Local ranking115th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 54.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 66.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 106

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 387
Boys: 186 (51%)
Girls: 179 (49%)
Capacity: 480 (76% full)
SEND: 20.4%
FSM Eligible: 37.7%
EAL: 12.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 16.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,003/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.3%
White Other: 6.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Black African: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%

83.3%

White British

6.3%

White Other

1.8%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01362693876

office@derehamjunior.dneat.org

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Gilpin's Ride

Dereham, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 142395
UKPRN: 10054152
Establishment No.: 2109
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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