Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Gilpin's Ride, Littlefield's, Dereham, NR19 1BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is a primary school in Dereham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 140th of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2018, report published 11 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
Pupils are happy, kind and inquisitive in this highly inclusive community. They behave and learn well because of their teachers' high expectations. Pupils are safe. Pupils like their school because of its caring ethos. Pupils take care of each other. They know they can always turn to an adult if they ever have a concern. Pupils are ready to learn. They listen carefully and eagerly respond to their teachers' questions. They discuss their learning with enthusiasm. They help each other to learn. They have gained knowledge of world religions. Pupils respect difference. They do not tolerate any prejudicial attitudes. Pupils visit museums, castles and places of natural beauty, which enhance their cultural, historical and scientific knowledge. They have residential experiences away from home. These help pupils to develop independence and responsibility. All pupils learn to play musical instruments. Pupils appreciate the opportunities to contribute to the school and local community. Pupils learn important leadership skills. Eco-warriors raise awareness of environmental issues. School councillors represent their friends' views and help fundraise for a range of charities. Pupils maintain the Good Shepherd Garden, where pupils can reflect and contemplate. Parents' and carers' perceptions of the school have improved considerably since the last inspection.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, teachers do not present new knowledge clearly. Learning is not broken down into small chunks that pupils can understand. As a result of this, some pupils do not learn new knowledge and grasp understanding as well as they might. Leaders need to provide some teachers with support to present new knowledge gradually so that pupils understand and learn better.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
106 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
365 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Scott
- Phone
- 01362693876
- Address
- Gilpin's Ride, Littlefield's, Dereham, NR19 1BJ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 142395
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.