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Diss High School
Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.3 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
918
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where 71% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6 places it in the top 46% nationally, and over half of its students proceed to university, although only 12% gain entry to top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parent satisfaction, though some families may seek more rigorous university preparation.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.6 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other9.7%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.37995, 1.11507 · IP22 4DH
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN137092
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Diss High School rated by Ofsted?
Diss High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2014.
Is Diss High School a good school?
Diss High School scores 53.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Diss High School in GCSEs?
Diss High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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