SchoolScoresDiss CofE Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT
01379 642675 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 September 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
50% — 6 points below the Norfolk average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.3% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 35.6% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Diss Infant Academy and Nursery 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Palgrave CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roydon Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scole CofE Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burston Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Bressingham Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wortham Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Diss CofE Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Diss CofE Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 September 2022.
How did Diss CofE Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145738.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.