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Fred Nicholson School
Westfield Road, Toftwood, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.3 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
174
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this school is well-regarded by families. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as there are currently no pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. Despite these weaknesses, the strong parent endorsement suggests a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
63%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other4.1%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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52.66487, 0.94380 · NR19 1JB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121256
School typeFoundation special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fred Nicholson School rated by Ofsted?
Fred Nicholson School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2014.
Is Fred Nicholson School a good school?
Fred Nicholson School scores 53.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Fred Nicholson School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fred Nicholson School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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