VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goodgraded 14/02/2024Ages 4–11404 pupilsNone
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dereham, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 404 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/02/2024, Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dereham can view Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-36%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Dereham
All schools in Dereham →Dereham Church of England Junior AcademyGood · 0.8 miDereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy0.8 miGrove House Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.9 miNorthgate High SchoolGood · 1.2 miKing's Park Infant School, DerehamGood · 1.1 miFred Nicholson SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.4 mi
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