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Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
38 Westfield Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
329
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although its KS2 results show that only 59% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average but indicates room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 74% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive community sentiment despite limited data on specific strengths or weaknesses. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, with potential for academic growth.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School keeps me informed
70%
School has high expectations
70%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other5.2%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.66380, 0.94603 · NR19 1JB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120987
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2020.
Is Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School a good school?
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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