Educational Establishments
Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy
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| Headteacher | Chloe Cole |
|---|---|
| Address | Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy St Withburga Lane Dereham Norfolk NR19 1ED |
| Website | www.dereham.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01362692727 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Norwich |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 180 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | ( / ) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | % |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Patricia Waller | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Rev Paul Cubitt | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Christopher Lambert | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Karl Pyman | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Oliver Thomas | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Ellena Yeates | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Ian Yeates | Local Governor | 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Kelly Scott |
|---|---|
| Address | Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride Littlefield's Dereham Norfolk NR19 1BJ |
| Website | www.derehamjunior.dneat.org |
| Telephone | 01362693876 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 7 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Norwich |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 480 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 413 (206 / 207) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 40.4% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Grant King | Chair of Local Governing Body | 02/08/2023 | 01/08/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Hannah Beard | Local Governor | 26/07/2023 | 25/07/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr David Brook | Local Governor | 26/07/2023 | 25/07/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Reverend Paul Cubitt | Local Governor | 16/10/2020 | 15/10/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Simon Dack | Local Governor | 09/10/2023 | 08/10/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Gemma Starling | Local Governor | 28/02/2022 | 27/02/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Dereham Neatherd High School
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| Headteacher | Mr Jaime Mallett |
|---|---|
| Address | Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road Dereham Norfolk NR20 3AX |
| Website | http://neatherd.org/ |
| Telephone | 01362697981 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 11 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1130 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1189 (606 / 583) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 17.4% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Julie Bremner | Local Governor | 29/03/2022 | 28/03/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Georgia Cranmer | Local Governor | 12/10/2022 | 11/10/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Laura Dagless | Local Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Ms Holly Medcraft | Local Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Ian Osley | Local Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Elected by parents |
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
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| Headteacher | Joanna Pedlow |
|---|---|
| Address | Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 38 Westfield Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 1JB |
| Website | https://www.toftwood.norfolk.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01362694919 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 7 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 360 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 345 (167 / 178) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 13.3% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jill Wilson | Chair of Governors | 07/10/2020 | 06/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Emma Adcock | Governor | 23/04/2023 | 23/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Amanda Bell | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Kendra Cogman | Governor | 08/12/2021 | 07/12/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Gary Hardy | Governor | 30/10/2023 | 31/10/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Laura Rudd | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Hannah Rudling | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Charlotte Yeoman | Governor | 29/09/2021 | 28/09/2025 | Elected by school staff |
Fred Nicholson School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Jane Hayman |
|---|---|
| Address | Fred Nicholson School Westfield Road Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1JB |
| Website | http://www.frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01362693915 |
| Type of Establishment | Foundation special school (Special schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 3 - 19) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 174 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 173 (103 / 70) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 48.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hilary Bradshaw | Chair of Governors | 05/11/2013 | 04/11/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Paul Commins | Governor | 09/12/2020 | 08/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Angie Gill | Governor | 05/07/2020 | 04/07/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sarah Lutkin | Governor | 23/09/2020 | 30/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Emma Stevens | Governor | 09/12/2020 | 08/12/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Neil Wall | Governor | 23/09/2020 | 30/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jill Wilson | Governor | 23/09/2020 | 04/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Sarah Charman |
|---|---|
| Address | Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride Littlefields Dereham Norfolk NR19 1BJ |
| Website | www.grovehouseinfant.org/ |
| Telephone | 01362694379 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 90 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 92 (50 / 42) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 26.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Glyn Hambling | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Nicola Earle | Local Governor | 25/04/2023 | 24/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Laura Finney | Local Governor | 21/11/2023 | 20/11/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Marcus Wiseman | Local Governor | 25/04/2023 | 24/04/2027 | Elected by school staff |
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
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| Headteacher | Mrs Sarah Charman |
|---|---|
| Address | King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park Dereham Norfolk NR19 2AG |
| Website | www.kingsparkinfant.org/ |
| Telephone | 01362694077 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 90 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 56 (24 / 32) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 32.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Glyn Hambling | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Rachel Creed | Local Governor | 25/04/2023 | 24/04/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Ms Nicola Earle | Local Governor | 28/03/2023 | 27/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Laura Finney | Local Governor | 21/11/2023 | 20/11/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Ms Emma Lazenby | Local Governor | 25/04/2023 | 24/04/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Jackson Ramm | Local Governor | 21/11/2023 | 20/11/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Marcus Wiseman | Local Governor | 25/04/2023 | 24/04/2027 | Elected by school staff |
Northgate High School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Zoe Galley & Dr Duncan Hone |
|---|---|
| Address | Northgate High School Cemetery Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EU |
| Website | http://www.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01362697033 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 11 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1280 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1129 (584 / 545) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 24.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alan Jones | Local Governor | 19/01/2021 | 18/01/2025 | Appointed by academy members |
| Ms Jennifer Lacey | Local Governor | 01/01/2024 | 31/12/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Darren Lound | Local Governor | 28/03/2023 | 27/03/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Calum Macdonald | Local Governor | 23/03/2021 | 22/03/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Gareth Norman | Local Governor | 28/03/2023 | 27/03/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Claire Thacker | Local Governor | 18/07/2023 | 17/07/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Karen Thompson | Local Governor | 23/03/2021 | 22/03/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Sarah Wilgress | Local Governor | 01/01/2024 | 31/12/2027 | Elected by parents |
Toftwood Infant School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Joanna Pedlow |
|---|---|
| Address | Toftwood Infant School School Lane Toftwood Dereham Norfolk NR19 1LS |
| Website | http://www.toftwood.norfolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01362692612 |
| Type of Establishment | Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 270 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 225 (123 / 102) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 11.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hannah Rudling | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Amanda Bell | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Kendra Cogman | Governor | 08/12/2021 | 07/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Gavin Cowley | Governor | 28/04/2021 | 28/04/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Laura Rudd | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Hannah Rudling | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jill Wilson | Governor | 07/10/2020 | 01/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Charlotte Yeoman | Governor | 29/09/2021 | 28/09/2025 | Elected by school staff |