Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 38 Westfield Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 1JB |
| Phone | 01362694919 |
| Reference Number | 120987 |
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School has shown commendable progress since its previous inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' rating. The school provides a solid quality of education where pupils achieve well both academically and socially, and there is a strong focus on safeguarding. Positive relationships among pupils and supportive staff contribute to a safe and happy learning environment. Parents have praised the improvements made in the school, indicating a strong sense of community involvement and support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 329 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.94%
Girls: 51.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 35 | 37 | 72 |
| 4 | 43 | 40 | 83 |
| 5 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 6 | 44 | 40 | 84 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.5% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well academically and socially.
- Positive relationships exist among pupils and staff.
- Strong emphasis on safeguarding and pupil welfare.
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum.
- High standards in reading with secure understanding.
- Effective leadership by the executive headteacher.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently enforce high presentation standards.
- Limited strategies in mathematics that do not challenge pupil thinking.
- Curriculum leaders need to better evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | -3.4 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
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