Diss primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 18% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 82%. St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bressingham Primary School, and Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy are among the highest-performing options, 83% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 12 schools serving this market town and surrounding villages, families benefit from well-established community schools that combine strong foundations with a welcoming, family-focused environment. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Bressingham Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Burston Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Diss Church of England Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Hopton Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.3/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Palgrave Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Roydon Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Wortham Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
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