Diss High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressWalcot Road, IP22 4DH
URN137092

School Census

Total 948
Girls/Boys 473/475
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.9%/50.1%
% pupils where English not first language 8.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 167
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/02/2014 Good
08/10/2008 Good
Inspection Date 26/02/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 08/10/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58.00%
Entering EBacc 53.10%
EBacc average point score 3.94
Progress 8 -0.07
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 64%
EBacc average point score 4.06
Progress 8 -0.05
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.48
Progress 8 -0.2

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications168
As first preference139
As second preference25
As third preference4
Total Offers Made142
first preference offers139
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications174
As first preference142
As second preference22
As third preference10
Total Offers Made144
first preference offers138
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications247
As first preference200
As second preference42
As third preference5
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers200
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications176
As first preference146
As second preference22
As third preference8
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers146
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications162
As first preference136
As second preference22
As third preference4
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers136
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications185
As first preference149
As second preference24
As third preference12
Total Offers Made156
first preference offers149
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications201
As first preference164
As second preference32
As third preference5
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers164
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications171
As first preference138
As second preference23
As third preference10
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers138
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications194
As first preference153
As second preference31
As third preference10
Total Offers Made158
first preference offers152
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications173
As first preference144
As second preference20
As third preference9
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers144
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications190
As first preference154
As second preference27
As third preference9
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers154
second preference offers4
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree81%
agree18%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree85%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree83%
agree16%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree24%
agree6%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable70%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree81%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree25%
agree6%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable68%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes70%
no30%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree87%
agree13%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree84%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree82%
agree17%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree83%
agree16%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree16%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree84%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree84%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.5%
any other white background ethnic origin8.5%
african ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin83.8%
any other white background ethnic origin8.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Diss Infant Academy and Nursery

(0.23 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Fitzwalter Road, , IP22 4PU

Diss Church of England Junior Academy

(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: The Entry, , IP22 4NT