Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Dereham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 404 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
404
Pupils
436
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary 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.
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 →Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Dereham Road, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2PW
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121067
Other Primary Schools in Dereham
If Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dereham are the next closest alternatives.
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NR19 1JB
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley Catchment Area
Community school · NR20 4BW
Swanton Morley VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NR20 4PX
Toftwood Infant School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR19 1LS
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR19 1BJ
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR20 3HN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Is Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 436 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Admission to Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover? ▾
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Dereham, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.