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

Wednesday 10th June Welcome to Reception Meeting 6pm – 6.45pm

Monday 15th June Petting Farm Visit – Nursery

Wednesday 17th June Teddy Bear Picnic for New Reception Children 3.45pm – 4.30pm

Monday 22nd June Starting School Meeting 6pm – 6.45pm

Thursday 25th June Reception, Year 1 & 2 Sports Day – 12.40pm

Friday 26th June Non Uniform day in exchange for a tombola/bottle hoopla donation

Monday 29th June Gemstones Water Party 3.15pm – 5.15pm

Tuesday 30th June Year 2 Children visiting Junior Academy

Thursday 2nd July Reception – Theatre Visit

Friday 3rd July Summer Fair

Monday 6th July Reception Pupil Reports sent home

Thursday 7th July Year 1 & Year 2 Pupil Reports sent home Meet and play session for children starting Nursery in September 2026 4pm – 5pm

Monday 13th July End of Year Disco

Tuesday 14th July Year 2 Leavers Service 1pm

Wednesday 15th July Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 children to start in their new classes

Friday 17th July School Break up for Summer

Attendance

Summer 1 Term Attendance
92.59%

Winning Class for Summer 1 Term 2025/2026
Diamond 96%

Spring Term 2025/2026 94.85%

Whole Year Attendance 2024/2025
94.59%