Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
URN: 120987 • Dereham NR19 1JB
Overview
- Name
- Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
- URN
- 120987
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Pedlow (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01362694919
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 38 Westfield Road, Dereham NR19 1JB
Summary
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Dereham, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 329 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is part of the Toftwood Infant and Junior School Federation, which aims to provide a cohesive educational experience for children aged 4 to 11. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and engaging environment, where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Toftwood is designed to build essential skills and knowledge over time, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their next steps in education and life. The school offers a variety of learning experiences, including educational visits, sports competitions, and family events. Communication with parents is facilitated through platforms such as Dojo for Years 1-6 and Tapestry for Reception, alongside regular updates via the school's Twitter feed.
The school community values parental involvement and encourages visits for prospective families to experience the school environment firsthand. With a focus on collaboration among staff and families, Toftwood aims to create a positive atmosphere that supports children's growth and development.
The curriculum at Toftwood is designed to build essential skills and knowledge over time, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their next steps in education and life. The school offers a variety of learning experiences, including educational visits, sports competitions, and family events. Communication with parents is facilitated through platforms such as Dojo for Years 1-6 and Tapestry for Reception, alongside regular updates via the school's Twitter feed.
The school community values parental involvement and encourages visits for prospective families to experience the school environment firsthand. With a focus on collaboration among staff and families, Toftwood aims to create a positive atmosphere that supports children's growth and development.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Special Events (calendar)
- Maths Events (calendar)
- Autumn 1 2025 – Ian Gardener Assembly – Communities (calendar)
- Welcome (other)
- Our Schools (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Routines & Systems for Parents/Carers (other)
Nearby alternatives
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 329 | 161 | 168 | 360 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 342 | 168 | 174 | 360 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 335 | 164 | 171 | 360 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 335 | 164 | 171 | 360 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 358 | 176 | 182 | 360 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 349 | 170 | 179 | 360 | 12.00 |
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