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Diss Church of England Junior Academy

South Norfolk, IP22 4NTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,789
of 13,686 nationally

About Diss Church of England Junior Academy

Diss Church of England Junior Academy is a smaller-than-average primary in South Norfolk, with 162 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, leaving a significant number of spare places. This suggests the school is not oversubscribed and could be a realistic option for families who struggle to secure places at more popular local primaries. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.3%, well above the national average, indicating the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. This is something parents should consider when comparing outcomes with more affluent schools nearby. The school is a Church of England junior academy, taking children from age 7 to 11, and is led by headteacher Jo Cerullo. Its religious character may appeal to families looking for a faith-based setting, though the school is open to all. There is no nursery or sixth form provision, and it is a day school only.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Entry, Diss, South Norfolk, IP22 4NT
HeadteacherJo Cerullo
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils162
Free School Meals (FSM)33.3%
School Capacity162 / 240 (68% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingCricketFootballTennisCross CountryDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Diss Church of England Junior Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.