Burston Community Primary School vs Diss High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burston Community Primary School
Diss · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
27 students
Diss High School
Diss · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
877 students
| Measure | Burston Community Primary School Diss, East of England | Diss High School Diss, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #222 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #1818 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 27 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 27 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 38.6% | 73.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.7 |
| town | Diss | Diss |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.burston-tivetshall-schools.co.uk/ | www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burston Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 53.2).
- •Diss High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 27.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burston Community Primary School better than Diss High School?
On the Success Index (England), Burston Community Primary School ranks higher (97.4 vs 53.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burston Community Primary School and Diss High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Diss and Diss in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burston Community Primary School: 27. Diss High School: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burston Community Primary School and Diss High School rank in East of England?
Burston Community Primary School is unranked and Diss High School is 222nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).