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Primary school to merge year groups due to falling intake numbers

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29.07.2025

Kings Park Infant and Primary School will combine Year 1 and Year 2 into a mixed-age class starting in September.

The decision was made due to a lower number of students for the new school year, with the headteacher claiming the change “will provide exciting opportunities”.

Parents have expressed their concern about the decision from Kings Park Infant School in Dereham (Image: Google Maps)

But the move has been slammed by parents who believe there has been a lack of transparency from the school.

"I am really concerned about this........

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