Diss High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Walcot Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4DH |
| Phone | 01379642424 |
| Reference Number | 137092 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 918 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.76%
Girls: 49.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 79 | 151 |
| 8 | 81 | 74 | 155 |
| 9 | 91 | 98 | 189 |
| 10 | 74 | 62 | 136 |
| 11 | 78 | 68 | 146 |
| 12 | 34 | 40 | 74 |
| 13 | 36 | 31 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.2% |
| White, Other | 9.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-05-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-03-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-02-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Diss High School | ||
| 2010-09-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-09-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.08 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Diss Church of England Junior Academy
The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT |
0.27 miles |
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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
Fitzwalter Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PU |
0.28 miles |
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Roydon Primary School
Manor Road, Roydon, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5QU |
1.03 miles |
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Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Palgrave, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1AG |
1.17 miles |
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Scole Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich Road, Scole, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4ED |
2.02 miles |
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Burston Community Primary School
Crown Green, Burston, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TZ |
2.11 miles |
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Bressingham Primary School
School Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AR |
2.69 miles |
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Wortham Primary School
Wortham, Bury Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PX |
3.08 miles |
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Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4NL |
3.22 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Mill Road, Winfarthing, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2DZ |
3.35 miles |
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Mellis Church of England Primary School
Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DP |
3.78 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye
Church Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD |
4.37 miles |
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Tivetshall Community Primary School
School Road, Tivetshall St Mary, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2BP |
4.83 miles |
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St Edmund's Primary School
Heckfield Green, Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5AD |
4.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hartismere School
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BL |
4.01 miles |