The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bradford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Manor Road, Roydon, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Roydon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roydon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roydon Primary School?
Roydon Primary School currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roydon Primary School take?
Roydon Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roydon Primary School?
Roydon Primary School is in Diss, IP22 5QU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roydon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roydon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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