Primary schools in Dereham, ranked
The 12 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.
Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.
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1
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter
12%higher standard76%expected standard -
2
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter
0%higher standard67%expected standard -
3
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Community school
2%higher standard59%expected standard -
4
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
0%higher standard58%expected standard -
5
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
2%higher standard57%expected standard -
6
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Academy sponsor led
6%higher standard54%expected standard -
7
Mattishall Primary School
Academy sponsor led
5%higher standard45%expected standard -
8
Foulsham Primary School Academy
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0%higher standard44%expected standard -
9
North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Academy sponsor led
0%higher standard33%expected standard -
10
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
Community school
0%higher standard28%expected standard -
11
Swanton Morley VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
0%higher standard21%expected standard -
12
Bawdeswell Community Primary School
Academy sponsor led
9%higher standard18%expected standard
Common questions
- Which is the best primary school in Dereham?
- By 2024/25 exam results alone, Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Dereham, with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
- How are schools in Dereham ranked?
- Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
- How many primary schools are ranked in Dereham?
- 12 primary schools in Dereham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.
Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.