Best 3 Primary schools in Dereham – comparison
Comparison of primary schools: Mattishall Primary School (Primary) in Dereham; Bawdeswell Community Primary School (Primary) in Dereham; Toftwood Infant School (Primary) in Dereham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Mattishall Primary School, Bawdeswell Community Primary School and Toftwood Infant School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and foundation school type located around Dereham, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Mattishall Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Mattishall Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the Synergy Multi Academy Trust trust.
| Attribute |
Mattishall Primary School
NR20 3AA
|
Bawdeswell Community Primary School
NR20 4RR
|
Toftwood Infant School
NR19 1LS
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Primary • Academy sponsor led | Primary • Academy sponsor led | Primary • Foundation school |
| Location |
Dereham Norfolk NR20 3AA |
Dereham Norfolk NR20 4RR |
Dereham Norfolk NR19 1LS |
| Latest Ofsted | 2 9 Jun 2024 | 2 17 Mar 2024 | 2 15 Jan 2024 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 210 | 105 | 270 |
| Capacity utilisation | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Trust / Local authority | Synergy Multi Academy Trust | Synergy Multi Academy Trust | Norfolk (926) |
| Website | www.mattishallprimary.org.uk | — | toftwoodfederation.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01362858451 | 01362688282 | 01362692612 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Mattishall Primary School
NR20 3AA
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 3AA - Ofsted
- 2 9 Jun 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Synergy Multi Academy Trust
- Website
- www.mattishallprimary.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01362858451
Bawdeswell Community Primary School
NR20 4RR
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4RR - Ofsted
- 2 17 Mar 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Synergy Multi Academy Trust
- Website
- —
- Telephone
- 01362688282
Toftwood Infant School
NR19 1LS
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Foundation school
- Location
- Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1LS - Ofsted
- 2 15 Jan 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Norfolk (926)
- Website
- toftwoodfederation.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01362692612
Unlock full school data
Advanced search, deep filters, contact details & exports — all in one Pro plan.
Advanced filters
Full dataset access
CSV & Excel export
Ad-free
- Search & filter by region, district, city, county, trust, type, gender, religion.
- Contact details and key metrics: pupils, capacity, FSM %, inspections.
- One-click exports to CSV & Excel for reports and analysis.
- Ad-free experience — faster browsing, zero distractions.
Map of compared schools
How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date
when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it.
We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
Why can’t I see exact numbers?
To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users.
Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.
How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs.
Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.