Mattishall Primary School
Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mattishall Primary School is a primary school in Dereham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 186th of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Pupils at Mattishall Primary are proud of their school. They are happy and know that there is always someone they can talk to if they have a worry. Pupils have a voice. They take on roles and responsibilities, such as house captains, school councillors and buddies. Pupils contribute and suggest ways that the school can improve. Leaders listen to, and act on, their suggestions. Pupils share and understand the school vision and values. They enjoy working together, learning together and achieving together. They are eager to share and talk about their learning. A well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum inspires and develops their interests. Consequently, results are improving. In most lessons, pupils behave well. They respond to the consistent routines and expectations. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Breaktimes are an opportunity for pupils to socialise and play. The 'friendship squad' ensures that no-one is lonely. Pupils and adults treat each other with respect. Pupils learn to negotiate and work collaboratively. They are confident to try new things and ask questions. Pupils develop independence and learn to self-regulate and manage their emotions. They show empathy for others.
What the school should improve
- Some areas of the curriculum are at an early stage of implementation. The school is still deciding the best way to deliver the ambitious content of the curriculum. This means that the pupils' subject knowledge is less secure than it should be. The school needs to continue to review and agree the best approach to deliver the curriculum in these subjects so that pupils learn, remember and recall the important content.
- Pupils do not record their written work to a high standard in the foundation subjects. This means they do not explain their understanding, or practice using subject-specific vocabulary, which hinders their progress. Leaders needs to ensure that the same standards expected in the core subjects are mirrored across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
164 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Mattishall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hockering Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Garvestone Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tony Chapman
- Phone
- 01362858451
- Address
- Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3AA
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 144360
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.