The Best Schools In Dereham Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Dereham. These top schools near Dereham are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Dereham and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy

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Our number one ranked school in Dereham based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy.

Pupils
75
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
2

Hockering Church of England Primary Academy

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Hockering Church of England Primary Academy is ranked second in Dereham based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
31
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

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At number 3 in the best schools in Dereham based on our authoritative ranking is Dereham Church of England Junior Academy.

Pupils
387
Ages
7 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy sponsor led
4

Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School

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The school ranked at number four in our Dereham league table is Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
329
Ages
7 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
5

Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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Our number five ranked school in Dereham based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

Pupils
404
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school

Top 5 best performing schools in Dereham and their catchment areas in Dereham ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy
  • Hockering Church of England Primary Academy
  • Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
  • Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
  • Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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