Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
84%
Capacity
177
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Moira Croskell, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6358th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 26 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) include Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Tennis, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Harvey Lane, Diss, South Norfolk, IP21 4NL |
| Headteacher | Moira Croskell |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 210 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6358th of 13,686
Nationally
679th of 1,612
In East of England
17th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
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Contact Information
Harvey Lane, Diss
South Norfolk, IP21 4NL
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