Breckland primary schools deliver strong results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Dereham Church of England Junior Academy, Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School, and Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 14% achieve the higher standard, above the England average of 8%. With 8 schools serving this rural Norfolk district, families in Dereham, Toftwood, and Scarning benefit from close-knit community schools with strong foundations. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dereham Church of England Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Grove House Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | King's Park Infant School, Dereham | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Toftwood Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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