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Grove House Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Grove House Infant and Nursery School is a academy converter primary school in Dereham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

85

Pupils

90

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Grove House Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Grove House Infant and Nursery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Grove House Infant and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Gilpins Ride, Littlefields, Dereham, NR19 1BJ
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
35% of pupils
DfE URN
144314

Other Primary Schools in Dereham

If Grove House Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dereham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Grove House Infant and Nursery School

Is Grove House Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Grove House Infant and Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 90 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Grove House Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Grove House Infant and Nursery 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 Grove House Infant and Nursery School cover?

Grove House Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Dereham, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Grove House Infant and Nursery School?

Grove House Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.