The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Cerullo
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Diss Church of England Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Diss Church of England Junior Academy take?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy is in Diss, IP22 4NT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Diss Church of England Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Diss Church of England Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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