King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–7 · Dereham, Norfolk
King's Park Infant School, Dereham is a primary school in Dereham, Norfolk for ages 4–7 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 11 March 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Kings Park, Dereham, NR19 2AG
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–7
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 37 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 18.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 11 March 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils feel happy and make good friends here.”
- “They enjoy learning and look forward to each day.”
- “This is because teachers make lessons interesting with stories, practical activities and challenges.”
To improve
- “However, teachers do not consistently spot misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ learning.”
- “This impacts on pupils’ progress in foundational writing skills such as spelling and handwriting.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 April 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 15 first-preference applications, 15 offers in total, 15 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Grove House Infant and Nursery School 0.6 mi Standards maintained
- Dereham Church of England Junior Academy 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.1 mi School remains Good
- Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 1.4 mi Standards maintained
- Toftwood Infant School 1.4 mi Good
- Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Swanton Morley VC Primary School 2.5 mi Standards maintained