Question 1

Is Dereham Neatherd High School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted inspected the school in May 2025 and judged Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, and Leadership and management as Good, with Quality of education judged Requires improvement. The report describes a highly inclusive culture and effective safeguarding.

Question 2

What are the fees at Dereham Neatherd High School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school. There are no tuition fees, though families should budget for uniform, trips and optional extras.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Norfolk County Council coordinates applications. For Year 7 entry in September 2027 in Norfolk, applications close on 31 October 2026, with offers issued on 1 March 2027.

Question 4

Does Dereham Neatherd High School have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

The May 2025 Ofsted inspection notes the school is designated 11 to 18, but it no longer has sixth-form provision. Most pupils therefore move to another provider at 16.

Question 5

What are the GCSE results and progress measures?

Accepted Answer

On the current 2024-25 / 2025 measures used for this review, Attainment 8 is 47.4 and Progress 8 is -0.42, indicating pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils in England.

Question 6

What SEND or autism-focused provision is available?

Accepted Answer

The school has a Specialist Resource Base (Autism Base) designed for learners educated in mainstream, with additional specialist support. Admissions are via referral from the current setting to an admissions panel, supported by professional reports.

Question 7

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes official opening hours of 08:40 to 15:20 Monday to Friday, with site access from 08:20 for breakfast club.

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