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Diss High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

948

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Norfolk

#1,437 of 3,216 nationally

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Diss High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Diss, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Diss High School is an academy converter in Diss, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DISS HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 918 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #21 in Norfolk and #1,437 of 3,216 nationally. 44.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 46.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

44.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.2%

Entering EBacc56.60%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.10%

EBacc APS3.94

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS4.06

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.48

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.45

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS4.47

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.7%

Achieving A*–A9.2%

Achieving A*–B46.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate88.9%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2024

Inspection Report

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22 March 2018

Inspection Report

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26 February 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-10-08

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

12.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(45 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 918 pupils. During this period, there were 115 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	918	115	12.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	918	107	11.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	929	101	10.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	941	135	14.3%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	946	135	14.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	942	5	0.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	948	4	0.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	960	18	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	913	4	0.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	919	9	1.0%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	922	10	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	926	9	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	933	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	941	6	0.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	931	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	931	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	940	9	1.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	954	0	0.0%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	963	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	973	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	878	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	880	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	886	13	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	919	2	0.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	926	2	0.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	931	1	0.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree48%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree50%

disagree25%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree28%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree28%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree23%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree50%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree45%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree60%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree62%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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