Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

About Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dereham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 387 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

387 / 480 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gilpin's Ride, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BJ

Phone

01362693876

Head Teacher

Kelly Scott

Website

www.derehamjunior.dneat.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dereham Church of England Junior Academy?

Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dereham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Dereham Church of England Junior Academy have?

Dereham Church of England Junior Academy has 387 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dereham Church of England Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

54% of pupils at Dereham Church of England Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dereham Church of England Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Dereham Church of England Junior Academy?

Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is located at Gilpin's Ride, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1BJ.