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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dereham Area

Dereham secondary schools serve this market town community in Norfolk, with 2 secondary school providing comprehensive education for local families. Northgate High School is rated Good by Ofsted and achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 44, below the England average of 39, though secondary schools have FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. Families in Dereham benefit from a well-established local school with strong community connections and a focus on inclusive education. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

Top schools in Dereham

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Northgate High School
Dereham
Dereham Neatherd High School
Neatherd