Schools in Diss, East of England (2025)
14 schools · 2,136 students · 10 academy, 4 local authority · median Pupils on roll 100.
Diss, in East of England, has 14 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,136 students. By level there are 13 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 10 academy, 4 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Diss's schools is 100, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
9 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Bressingham Primary School (82.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Wortham Primary School (81.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Diss Infant Academy and Nursery (68.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Diss High School (877 students), Roydon Primary School (255 students), Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) (179 students).
Ranked schools in Diss
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 183Bressingham Primary SchoolDiss · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 139 students
- 281Wortham Primary SchoolDiss · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 369Diss Infant Academy and NurseryDiss · Academy Primary– · 115 students
- 464Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)Diss · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 553Diss High SchoolDiss · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 877 students
- 647Garboldisham Church of England Primary AcademyDiss · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 72 students
- 738Pulham Church of England Primary AcademyDiss · Academy Primary– · 98 students
- 829Roydon Primary SchoolDiss · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 923Diss Church of England Junior AcademyDiss · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 149 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bressingham Primary School Diss · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 82.6 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 139 |
| 2 | Wortham Primary School Diss · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 81.4 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 3 | Diss Infant Academy and Nursery Diss · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 68.9 Top 50% | – | 115 |
| 4 | Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) Diss · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 63.9 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 5 | Diss High School Diss · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 877 |
| 6 | Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy Diss · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 47.2 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72 |
| 7 | Pulham Church of England Primary Academy Diss · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | – | 98 |
| 8 | Roydon Primary School Diss · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 29.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 9 | Diss Church of England Junior Academy Diss · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 23.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 149 |
Other schools in Diss
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Burston Community Primary School
Diss · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
27 students
Scole Church of England Primary Academy
Diss · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Diss · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
26 students
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Diss · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
46 students
St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
Diss · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
12 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Diss side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Diss?
Bressingham Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Diss with a Success Index (England) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Diss?
Diss has 14 schools (13 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,136 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Diss?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Diss is 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.