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Fred Nicholson School

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Fred Nicholson School

Westfield Road, Toftwood, Dereham, NR19 1JB

Foundation special school
Pupils
197
Ages
3-19
FSM
55.4%
Capacity
174
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Fred Nicholson School

Fred Nicholson School is a secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 197 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Westfield Road, Dereham, NR19 1JB | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fred Nicholson School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Dec 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fred Nicholson School

What is Fred Nicholson School's Ofsted rating?
Fred Nicholson School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Fred Nicholson School's latest exam results?
Fred Nicholson School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fred Nicholson School located?
Fred Nicholson School is a secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk (NR19 1JB).
How many pupils attend Fred Nicholson School?
Fred Nicholson School has around 197 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fred Nicholson School with other schools?
View Fred Nicholson School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Norfolk.