- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
25 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1121%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 174
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Schools in NR20
A postcode district in Norfolk
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: NR20 is a postcode district in Norfolk with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries198 primary · 1 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All NR20 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NR20
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NR20
8 in NR20, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
3 first choices, 3 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 30
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
11 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 67
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.9
Top Secondary Schools in NR20
1 in NR20, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results below the England average.
225 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,079
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in NR20
10 in NR20, highest Ofsted grade first
Beetley And District Preschool
Dereham, NR20 4BW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery
Dereham, NR20 3JY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup
Dereham, NR20 5RW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NR20
1 in NR20, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results below the England average.
225 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,079
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NR20, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good13
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NR20 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NR20 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NR20
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NR20
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NR20?
NR20 has 19 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 10 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NR20?
The highest-ranked schools in NR20 on Eduscope are Swanton Morley VC Primary School, Dereham Neatherd High School, Hockering Church of England Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in NR20?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in NR20 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.