Fred Nicholson School Catchment Area
Fred Nicholson School is a foundation special not applicable school in Dereham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 174 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–19
Age range
197
Pupils
174
Capacity
113%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Fred Nicholson School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Fred Nicholson School is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Fred Nicholson School — School Information
- Full address
- Westfield Road, Toftwood, Dereham, NR19 1JB
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–19 years
- Free school meals
- 55.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121256
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fred Nicholson School
Is Fred Nicholson School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fred Nicholson School currently has 197 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 174 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fred Nicholson School? ▾
Admission to Fred Nicholson School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Fred Nicholson School cover? ▾
Fred Nicholson School is a not applicable school in Dereham, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fred Nicholson School? ▾
Fred Nicholson School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.