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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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