Best 3 Primary schools in Diss – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Roydon Primary School (Primary) in Diss; Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy (Primary) in Diss; Diss Church of England Junior Academy (Primary) in Diss — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Roydon Primary School, Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy and Diss Church of England Junior Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around Diss, Norfolk and Diss. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Roydon Primary School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Roydon Primary School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all within the THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Roydon Primary School IP22 5QU	Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy IP22 2SE	Diss Church of England Junior Academy IP22 4NT
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Diss Norfolk IP22 5QU	Diss Norfolk IP22 2SE	Diss IP22 4NT
Latest Ofsted	2 6 May 2024	2 12 Dec 2023	2 10 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	390	105	240
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Norfolk (926)	THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.roydon.norfolk.sch.uk	garboldisham.stbenets.org	www.dissjunior.stbenets.org
Telephone	01379642628	01953681327	01379642675
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Roydon Primary School

IP22 5QU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Diss
Norfolk
IP22 5QU
Ofsted: 2 6 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: www.roydon.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01379642628

Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy

IP22 2SE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Diss
Norfolk
IP22 2SE
Ofsted: 2 12 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: garboldisham.stbenets.org
Telephone: 01953681327

Diss Church of England Junior Academy

IP22 4NT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Diss
IP22 4NT
Ofsted: 2 10 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.dissjunior.stbenets.org
Telephone: 01379642675

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.