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

Wednesday 29th April Year 1 Phonics workshop 1.45pm

Monday 4th May School Closed due to Bank Holiday

Tuesday 5th May Year 1 Castle Visit

Tuesday 12th May Year 1 Banquet & Ball

Friday 15th May Reception Castle Experience

Wednesday 20th May Gemstones Science Event

Thursday 28th May Hot Dessert Night – 5pm – 7.30pm

Friday 5th June Year 2 – Seaside Visit Year 1 – Phonics Day

Wednesday 10th June Nursery Come & Play Session – 1.30pm – 2.45pm

Monday 15th June Petting Farm Visit – Nursery

Thursday 25th June Reception, Year 1 & 2 Sports Day

Thursday 2nd July Reception – Theatre Visit

Friday 3rd July Summer Fair

Friday 17th July School Breaks up for Summer

Attendance

Spring 2 Term Attendance
94.92%

Winning Class for Spring 2 Term 2025/2026
Diamond 96.16%

Spring Term 2025/2026 94.85%

Whole Year Attendance 2024/2025
94.59%