The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 157 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 918
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 24%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sam Stopps (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Diss High School a selective school?
No. Diss High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Diss High School's Ofsted rating?
Diss High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Diss High School?
Diss High School currently has 918 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Diss High School take?
Diss High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Diss High School?
Diss High School is in Diss, IP22 4DH, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Diss High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Diss High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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