Welcome to the Dereham Church Of England Infant and Nursery Academy website. The website is designed to provide you with information about our school to help you learn and understand what our school is like, as well as information we are legally required to include.

We are very proud of how our school supports and nurtures each individual child to achieve as highly as they can in whatever they do. Our friendly, dedicated and professional staff and governors work extremely hard to provide a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment in which our children happily learn.

We aim  for everyone in our community to develop their whole self as an individual, enjoy learning and strive to reach their full potential.

SIAMS July 2019  said

Expectations for learning are high and there is a culture of continuous improvement. Strong emphasis is placed on building a learning environment which is safe and happy.

School Mission Statement

Develop Challenge  Inspire  Nurture  Succeed

Develop our children as confident individuals with an appreciation of the Christian faith

Challenge our children in order for them to reach their full potential

Inspire our children through a creative and stimulating curriculum to have enquiring minds and be independent learners

Nurture our children in an environment that supports and promotes well being

Succeed in fostering creative, considerate, confident individuals

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 13th January Baby & Toddler coffee morning

Friday 23rd January Family Writing Cafe for Reception

Tuesday 27th January Baby & Toddler coffee morning

Tuesday 27th January Year 1 Spelling Workshop

Wednesday 28th January Reception Number Workshop 9.00am – 9.30am

Wednesday 28th January Fine Motor cafe for Nursery 1.30pm – 2.45pm

Wednesday 28th January Gemstones Pizza Party Event

Friday 30th January Reception visit to Roarr!

Thursday 5th February Number Day

Friday 6th February Family Writing Cafe for Year 2

Tuesday 10th February Baby & Toddler Coffee Morning

Thursday 12th February Valentine’s Disco

Friday 27th February Non-Uniform Day – this date is a new date

Friday 27th February Year 2 Family Spelling Workshop

Friday 27th February Adult only Bingo

Friday 20th March Family Writing Cafe for Year 1

Wednesday 25th March Easter Disco

Thursday 26th March Easter Service St Nicholas Church 9.15am

Thursday 26th March Easter Bonnet competition

Friday 27th March Spring Wreath Making

Wednesday 29th April Year 1 Phonics workshop 1.45pm

Tuesday 5th May Year 1 Castle Visit

Attendance

Autumn 2 Term Attendance
92.7%

Winning Class for Autumn 2 Term 2025/2026
Diamond 95.78%

Autumn Term 2025/2026 94.57%

Whole Year Attendance 2024/2025
94.59%