Dereham Neatherd High School

Dereham Neatherd High School
Established 1912 (1912)
Type Academy
Trust Mid Norfolk Academy Trust (MNAT)
Head Teacher Mr Peter Devonish
Chair Gill Spillman
Dereham Neatherd High School
Location Norwich Road
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 3AX
England
52°40′47″N 0°57′24″E / 52.6797°N 0.9567°E / 52.6797; 0.9567Coordinates: 52°40′47″N 0°57′24″E / 52.6797°N 0.9567°E / 52.6797; 0.9567
Local authority Norfolk
DfE URN 144316 Tables
Ofsted Reports Pre-academy reports
Capacity 1132
Students approx. 1227
Gender Mixed
Ages 11–16
Website Neatherd High School

Dereham Neatherd High School is a high school situated in Dereham, Norfolk, England. It is a co-educational comprehensive school, for ages 11–16.[1]

History

The school was formerly the Dereham High School for Girls, opening in 1912. The first headteacher was Alexandra Fisher, with the first pupil entered onto the roll on 25 January 1912.[2]

Centenary

37003 'Dereham Neatherd High School' on the Mid-Norfolk Railway

British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotive 37003, based on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, was named 'Dereham Neatherd High School 1912-2012' as part of the celebrations of the centenary of the school. The 15 miles (24 km) Mid-Norfolk Railway runs from Dereham to Wymondham.


References

  1. "Dereham Sixth Form College". EduBase (UK government). Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  2. Appeal for memories as Dereham Neatherd High School marks its centenary
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