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Dereham Neatherd High School
Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3AX, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.6 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,139
Capacity
1,130
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.4, the school performs well compared to many others, ranking in the top 41% nationally. A notable 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 83% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education. However, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing development.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.4 | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 70% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
Parent View (114 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
Behaviour is good
75%
School keeps me informed
72%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other5.4%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.67994, 0.95640 · NR20 3AX
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN144316
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteneatherd.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dereham Neatherd High School rated by Ofsted?
Dereham Neatherd High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Dereham Neatherd High School a good school?
Dereham Neatherd High School scores 37.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Neatherd High School?
Based on 114 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dereham Neatherd High School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dereham Neatherd High School in GCSEs?
Dereham Neatherd High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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