# Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy — Dereham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 180
- **Principal:** Mrs Chloe Cole

## Contact

- **Address:** St Withburga Lane, Dereham NR19 1ED
- **Phone:** 01362 692727
- **Website:** https://www.dereham.norfolk.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dereham/dereham-church-of-england-infant-and-nursery-academy-22894

## About

We aim for everyone in our community to develop their whole self as an individual, enjoy learning and strive to reach their full potential.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — May 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful school with great staff: I have been impressed by the dedication of the teachers at Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy. My child is thriving in the supportive and inclusive environment, and I love the strong emphasis on Christian values. The facilities are also great, with a well-equipped playground and a lovely nursery area. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent school with opportunities for all: My child has been attending Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy for a year now, and I am delighted with the progress they have made. The school's commitment to providing equal opportunities for all is admirable, and the staff are always willing to listen to concerns. The Power of Reading program is also wonderful, and I can see the impact it has had on my child's reading skills. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about the school: My child has not been attending Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy for long, but I have mixed feelings about the school. On the one hand, the staff seem friendly and the facilities are good. On the other hand, I am not convinced that the school is doing enough to support children with special needs. I hope to see improvements in this area. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — A great start for our children: My children attended Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy for three years, and we were all very happy with the experience. The school's nursery is excellent, with a warm and welcoming environment that helped our children settle in quickly. We also appreciated the emphasis on community and social responsibility. *(Sep 2021)*

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