Diss Church of England Junior Academy, Diss
Diss Church of England Junior Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Diss, part of The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 7 schools in Diss with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Capacity
- 70% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Diss Church of England Junior Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Diss Church of England Junior Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 65% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Diss Church of England Junior Academy
Across Norfolk, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Norfolk lodged 64 appeals against primary school offers; 51 reached a hearing and 5 succeeded (9.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Diss Church of England Junior Academy are Diss Infant Academy and Nursery (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Palgrave Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Roydon Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 69% reading, 71% maths); and Scole Church of England Primary Academy (2.1 miles, 86% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Diss Church of England Junior Academy.
Diss Infant Academy and NurseryPalgrave Church of England Primary SchoolRoydon Primary SchoolScole Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Diss Church of England Junior Academy is one of 19 schools run by The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 19 schools in The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust
Who goes there
39.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 34 pupils (22.8%) received SEN support and 6 (4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Diss Rail Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Weavers Court (adjacent), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 100 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Diss Church of England Junior Academy issued 16 suspensions, 9.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
28.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 49% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.6
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Diss Church of England Junior Academy
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Diss Church of England Junior Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Diss Church of England Junior Academy is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 17 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
167 pupils
240 places
73 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Diss
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Diss
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
26.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
149
Total Pupils
81
Boys
68
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,311
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,753
Per pupil
£1066k
Total funding
£82k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6%
Overall absence
19.8%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Diss Church of England Junior Academy
Questions parents ask about Diss Church of England Junior Academy
What are SATs results like at Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Of the pupils at Diss Church of England Junior Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Diss Church of England Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Diss Church of England Junior Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Classes at Diss Church of England Junior Academy average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy has around 149 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
6.6% of sessions were missed at Diss Church of England Junior Academy in 2024/25. 19.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Diss Church of England Junior Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 17 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Diss Church of England Junior Academy?
Diss Church of England Junior Academy is at The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)