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Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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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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.

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.