Diss High School vs Palgrave Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diss High School
Diss · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
877 students
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Nr Diss · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
85 students
| Measure | Diss High School Diss, East of England | Palgrave Church of England Primary School Nr Diss, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #222 of 460 | #452 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1818 of 4,090 | #3649 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 877 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 877 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 134.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Nr Diss |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.palgrave.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Palgrave Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 53.2).
- •Diss High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 85.
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 Diss High School better than Palgrave Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Palgrave Church of England Primary School ranks higher (71.4 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 Diss High School and Palgrave Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Diss and Nr Diss in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Diss High School: 877. Palgrave Church of England Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Diss High School and Palgrave Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Diss High School is 222nd of 460 and Palgrave Church of England Primary School is 452nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).