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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Outstanding |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students typically achieve well, with some challenges in modern languages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' attitudes in lessons are exemplary and they enjoy positive relationships with teachers.
Academic Progress: Effective teaching enables most pupils to learn well across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respond positively to rewards for praiseworthy behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive subject-specific training to stay updated.
Current Educational Practices: Regular use of past papers and literacy support in mathematics.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching staff have strong knowledge of the subjects and courses they teach.
Current Educational Practices: New leadership focuses on improving teaching, identifying areas for improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject leaders; challenges in recruiting qualified language teachers.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through questionnaires and school events.
Communication: Regular communication about children's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: High satisfaction; parents state children flourish academically and socially.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns promptly; effective governance.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic improvement plans in place, especially for modern languages.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school resolves bullying swiftly and provides reliable adult support for concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School leadership identifies improvement areas and enhances teaching and behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding practices; staff are well-trained.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being is paramount; thorough staff suitability checks.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School takes bullying seriously and resolves it swiftly, ensuring pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about healthy relationships, safety, and become responsible citizens.
Career Counselling Services: Guidance is provided for university entry including top universities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Maintains viable sixth form despite financial challenges.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Above average number of looked-after children; pupils typically achieve well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some pupils with SEND need more adapted support in Year 7 and 8.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum, emphasis on EBacc, languages remain a challenge.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities enrich pupils' experiences.
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About Us
Diss High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 941 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 4-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 48% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.50% | - | 18.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 2 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 8 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 2 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 7 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 7 | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 17 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 8 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.34% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.11 | 30.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.88 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.50% | 11.98% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 76 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 48.88% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.48% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 28.96% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.84% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.78 | 35.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.4 | 33.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 15.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 301 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 53.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.92% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 24.16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.17 5 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.98 3 | 28.38 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.7% | 12.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 250 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 47.48% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 29.16% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.48 1 | 29.14 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.33 3 | 29.4 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.6% | 11.99% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 42.84% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 6.72% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.53 | 23.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.46 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 8.85% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 51.77% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.45% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 26.91% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.23% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Diss High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1