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Roydon Primary School

Roydon Primary School

South Norfolk, IP22 5QUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

68%

Capacity

265

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Roydon Primary School

Roydon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 265 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Roydon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Bradford, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12554th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 54 in South Norfolk.

Roydon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 29 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Roydon Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Film Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Roydon Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressManor Road, Diss, South Norfolk, IP22 5QU
HeadteacherSarah Bradford
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils265
Free School Meals (FSM)20.8%
School Capacity265 / 390 (68% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)

12554th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 92%

1429th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 89%

43rd of 54

In South Norfolk

Top 80%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

39%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 101
Expected:58%
Higher:25%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:3%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:61%
Higher:11%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -7%

'22/23

46%

'23/24

39%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

9
Music RoomsForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCross CountryCricketSwimmingDanceNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

61

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

29 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roydon Primary School

Roydon Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01379642628www.roydon.norfolk.sch.uk/

Manor Road, Diss

South Norfolk, IP22 5QU

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Manor Road, Diss

South Norfolk, IP22 5QU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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