Best 3 Primary schools in Dereham – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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.

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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

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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.