Toftwood Infant School
83%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Toftwood Infant School
Toftwood Infant School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated Toftwood Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Pedlow, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Toftwood Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 62 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Toftwood Infant School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Toftwood Infant School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | School Lane, East Dereham, Dereham, Breckland, NR19 1LS |
| Headteacher | Joanna Pedlow |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.5% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 270 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed62
95
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, East Dereham, Dereham
Breckland, NR19 1LS
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