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Dereham Neatherd High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,190 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Enrich Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wymondham High Academy, Long Stratton High School and North Walsham High School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Northgate High School | |
| 7.5 | Litcham School | |
| 8.3 | Reepham High School and College | |
| 9.6 | Wayland Academy | |
| 9.7 | Taverham High School | |
| 9.8 | Wymondham High Academy | |
| 10.2 | Wymondham College | |
| 10.9 | Hethersett Academy | |
| 11.0 | Ormiston Victory Academy | |
| 11.3 | Attleborough Academy | |
| 11.6 | The Nicholas Hamond Academy | |
| 12.1 | Fakenham Academy |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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