Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
URN: 142395 • Dereham NR19 1BJ
Overview
- Name
- Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
- URN
- 142395
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Scott (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01362693876
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gilpin's Ride, Dereham NR19 1BJ
Summary
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Dereham, Norfolk, serving approximately 387 pupils aged 7-11 across 16 classes. The school is part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust and primarily caters to the local community, with students transitioning from three main feeder infant schools and several surrounding villages.
The academy is committed to fostering emotional, social, and academic growth in its pupils. It offers a curriculum designed to inspire a love of learning while promoting resilience and ambition. The school prioritises the mental and emotional well-being of students, families, and staff, ensuring that each child is valued as an individual.
Dereham Junior Academy prides itself on being an outward-facing institution that regularly reviews its practices to meet the diverse needs of its learners. The school encourages parental involvement and provides opportunities for families to engage with the school community through events and meetings. For more information, parents can contact the school office or visit the academy's website.
The academy is committed to fostering emotional, social, and academic growth in its pupils. It offers a curriculum designed to inspire a love of learning while promoting resilience and ambition. The school prioritises the mental and emotional well-being of students, families, and staff, ensuring that each child is valued as an individual.
Dereham Junior Academy prides itself on being an outward-facing institution that regularly reviews its practices to meet the diverse needs of its learners. The school encourages parental involvement and provides opportunities for families to engage with the school community through events and meetings. For more information, parents can contact the school office or visit the academy's website.
Useful links
- Academy Governance (governance)
- SEN-D (sen)
- The 7Cs- what are they? (sen)
- Useful Links (sen)
- Leave of Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Friends Events (calendar)
- School Information – September 2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 387
- Boys
- 192
- Girls
- 195
- FSM %
- 37.70
- Open date
- 2015-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 387 | 192 | 195 | 480 | 37.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 415 | 193 | 222 | 480 | 38.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 392 | 194 | 198 | 480 | 38.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 392 | 194 | 198 | 480 | 38.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 389 | 202 | 187 | 480 | 35.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 410 | 219 | 191 | 464 | 26.60 |
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