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Fred Nicholson School
Context
Headteacher
Mrs Heidi Philpott
Multi-school
Trust Norfolk-SEN (Non-academy trust)
Cluster
Age range
3-19
Status
Foundation Special School
Type
Special
DfE Number
7004
Contact details
Address
Fred Nicholson School
Westfield Road
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1JB
Telephone
01362-693915
Map
Areas
School & Community Zone
LA Area
West & Breckland
Diocese
Not Applicable
Councillor division
Dereham South
District
Breckland
Councillor
Phillip Duigan (Conservative)
Pupil numbers
Number on Roll (September 2025)
196
Planned admission numbers (2025/26)
 
Planned admission numbers (2026/27)
 
Proposed Admission numbers (2027/28)
N/A
SEND Provision
Mixed year groups
All
School visits
  • Open evenings
Transition support
  • Bespoke Transition package
  • Small group visits
Facilities
  • Forest school / bushcraft
  • Sensory room
Therapeutic Offer
  • Sensory offer
  • Total communication
Mental health support
  • Qualified counsellor
  • Mental Health Champion
  • Emotional literacy support assistant (ELSA)
Independence Curriculum Offer
  • Independence living skills
Curriculum Offer
Feeder schools
Feeds from
 
Feeds to
 
Number on Roll (NOR) detail
NOR September 2025
Yr 35
Yr 48
Yr 59
Yr 626
Yr 721
Yr 824
Yr 924
Yr 1033
Yr 1132
Yr 128
Yr 136
Total196
Admissions policy

No policy currently available.