The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Moira Croskell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Road, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2SE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy?
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy take?
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy?
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is in Diss, IP22 2SE, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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