Located in Dereham, Dereham Neatherd High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Dereham Neatherd High School currently has around 1066 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Devonish |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 121182 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1132 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1066 |
| Number of Boys: | 555 |
| Number of Girls: | 510 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery and Infant Community School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Cemetery Road , NR19 2EU | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Cemetery Road , NR19 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereham Sixth Form College Crown Road , NR20 4AG | - not rated | 355 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Nicholson School Westfield Road , Toftwood NR19 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.