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Dereham Neatherd High School

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Dereham Neatherd High School

Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AX

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Pupils
1,139
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.0%
Attainment 8
47.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
47.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.1%
Basics 9-5
48.0%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
70.2%
EBacc APS
4.59
EBacc 9-5
25.3%
EBacc 9-4
38.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A
Based on 2 students entered

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About Dereham Neatherd High School

Dereham Neatherd High School is a secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. The school has around 1,139 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AX | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dereham Neatherd High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2020School remains Good
  2. Feb 2020School remains Good
  3. May 2012Good (predecessor: Dereham Neatherd High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dereham Neatherd High School

What is Dereham Neatherd High School's Ofsted rating?
Dereham Neatherd High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Dereham Neatherd High School's latest exam results?
Dereham Neatherd High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dereham Neatherd High School located?
Dereham Neatherd High School is a secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk (NR20 3AX).
How many pupils attend Dereham Neatherd High School?
Dereham Neatherd High School has around 1,139 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dereham Neatherd High School with other schools?
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