Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
75%
Capacity
79
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 79 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Moira Croskell, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8318th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 43 in Breckland.
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 11 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Diss, Breckland, IP22 2SE |
| Headteacher | Moira Croskell |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.7% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 105 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8318th of 13,686
Nationally
899th of 1,612
In East of England
12th of 43
In Breckland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Diss
Breckland, IP22 2SE
Journey to School
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