Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fitzwalter Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4PU |
| Reference Number | 146692 |
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery is currently judged as requiring improvement, given its recent performance in key areas of education and leadership. While the overall atmosphere is positive, with pupils feeling happy and values like kindness ingrained in their behavior, the school faces critical challenges in its educational quality and leadership approaches. The early years provision and quality of education have notable shortcomings, particularly in phonics and the clarity of instructional methods in various subjects. Leaders are working towards improvement, but evaluations and actions are not consistently effective, affecting pupils' attainment and attendance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 118 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.71%
Girls: 37.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | 24 | 12 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.4% |
| White, Other | 31.4% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Diss Infant and Nursery School with Children's Centre | |
| 24 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit generally good behavior and positive social interactions.
- The personal development curriculum is diverse and supports pupils' emotional well-being.
- Pupils demonstrate strong mathematical understanding and proficiency.
Areas for Improvement
- The quality of education in phonics does not meet expected standards, impacting pupil progress.
- Leaders are slow to address attendance concerns for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Teaching approaches and assessment methods are not applied consistently across the school.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Diss Church of England Junior Academy
The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT |
0.24 miles |
|
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Palgrave, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1AG |
0.98 miles |
|
Roydon Primary School
Manor Road, Roydon, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5QU |
1.16 miles |
|
Scole Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich Road, Scole, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4ED |
1.84 miles |
|
Burston Community Primary School
Crown Green, Burston, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TZ |
2.27 miles |
|
Bressingham Primary School
School Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AR |
2.88 miles |
|
Wortham Primary School
Wortham, Bury Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PX |
3.03 miles |
|
Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4NL |
3.21 miles |
|
Mellis Church of England Primary School
Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DP |
3.57 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Mill Road, Winfarthing, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2DZ |
3.62 miles |
|
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye
Church Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD |
4.1 miles |
|
St Edmund's Primary School
Heckfield Green, Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5AD |
4.71 miles |
|
Tivetshall Community Primary School
School Road, Tivetshall St Mary, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2BP |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Diss High School
Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH |
0.28 miles |
|
Hartismere School
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BL |
3.74 miles |