Schools in Dereham
There are 18 schools in Dereham on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 16 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Norfolk local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Dereham (16)
- Bawdeswell Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR20 4RR
- Brisley Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR20 5LH
- Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter · NR19 1ED
- Dereham Church of England Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR19 1BJ
- Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior SchoolCommunity school · NR19 1JB
- Foulsham Primary School AcademyAcademy converter · NR20 5RT
- Grove House Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · NR19 1BJ
- Hockering Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · NR20 3HN
- King's Park Infant School, DerehamAcademy converter · NR19 2AG
- Mattishall Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR20 3AA
- North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryAcademy sponsor led · NR20 5JS
- Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · NR19 2PW
- St Mary's Community Primary School, BeetleyCommunity school · NR20 4BW
- Swanton Morley VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · NR20 4PX
- Toftwood Infant SchoolFoundation school · NR19 1LS
- Yaxham Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · NR19 1RU
Secondary schools in Dereham (2)
- Dereham Neatherd High SchoolAcademy converter · NR20 3AX
- Northgate High SchoolAcademy converter · NR19 2EU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Dereham?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 18 open schools with a Dereham address (as of 5 June 2026), including 16 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Dereham guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Dereham?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.