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Dereham Neatherd High School

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Dereham Neatherd High School
File:Dereham Neatherd HS logo.jpg
Location
Norwich Road

Dereham
,
Norfolk
,
NR20 3AX

England
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Information
TypeAcademy
Established1912 (1912)
FounderNick O'Brien
Local authorityNorfolk
TrustEnrich Learning Trust
Department for Education URN144316 Tables
OfstedReports
ChairAlex Bucher
Head teacherJaime Mallett[1]
GenderMixed
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1189
Capacity1132
Websitehttp://neatherd.org/

Dereham Neatherd High School is a high school situated in Dereham, Norfolk, England. It is a co-educational comprehensive school, for ages 11–16.[2]

History

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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.[3]

The school was named in July 2019 as a computing hub for the National Centre for Computing Education.

The school used to be twinned with Dereham Sixth Form College. [citation needed]

Centenary

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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

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  3. ^ Appeal for memories as Dereham Neatherd High School marks its centenary
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