Diss Church of England Junior Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Entry Diss IP22 4NT |
| Phone | 01379642675 |
| Reference Number | 145738 |
Diss Church of England Junior Academy has been rated as good in all inspected areas, reflecting a positive educational environment where pupils are thriving. Staff have successfully created a calm and caring atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between pupils and teachers, contributing to pupils' happiness and well-being. The school is particularly praised for its ambitious curriculum and effective teaching practices, which are helping pupils learn and retain knowledge across several subjects, including geography and art.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.77%
Girls: 51.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 4 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 5 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| 6 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.6% |
| White, Other | 24.1% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, settled, and flourishing in a supportive environment.
- Strong relationships developed between staff and pupils enhance learning.
- Teachers have a good understanding of effective curriculum and teaching methods.
- Pupils receive praise and support that fosters their confidence.
- A strong focus on reading development helps pupils progress in literacy.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders engage with the community and are highly regarded by parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Some assessments in certain subjects do not provide consistent long-term retention indicators.
- Early reading support is not as effective as it could be, impacting some pupils' progress.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
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