Welcome to Dereham Neatherd High School

Welcome to Dereham Neatherd High School.  A high School which in 2025 saw its GCSE results place it in the top 30% of school in Norfolk!  

We are a welcoming, happy and inclusive school with a motto we all truly believe in: ‘Learning Without Limits’.  A whole school ethos of ensuring we continually work to do and be the best we can, to learn new knowledge, develop key skills and understand the world around us; this extends to beyond the classroom.  Our excellent personal development work means that every pupil can benefit from a wide range of trips, clubs and extra-curricular opportunities designed to suit all interests.

What our video to find out more and after that, explore our website where you will find lots of useful information about how and why we do what we do here at Neatherd.   Don't forget to look at our School Annual too!  

If after that you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch either by dropping us an email or giving us a call where we will be only to happy to help.

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,139 Total

No. of Boys

580 (50.9%)

No. of Girls

559 (49.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

10.9%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


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Enrichment Activities

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Enrichment Week happens in the penultimate week of the Summer term. Instead of the normal timetable, pupils take part in trips or different activities for the whole week. Activities and trips that develop resilience, confidence, problem solving, cultural awareness as well as helping to grow social and communication skills.

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About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed