Diss High School

A good academy converter school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Diss High School.

Diss, IP224DH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.1%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 February 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Walcot Road
Diss, IP224DH
Phone
1379642424
Website
disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137092
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Walcot Road, Diss, IP22 4DH
Website
http://www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
941
Free School Meals
24.5% (231 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
109 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.1 (+15.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
59 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
118
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
941 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Film Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Medical Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"work hard, be kind"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those with Different Faiths and Beliefs

UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Head Teacher's Message

Diss High School is a vibrant school that cherishes its place in the local community; motto: “work hard, be kind.”

Facilities

Library and resource centre Two drama studios Two music suites with a state-of-the-art recording studio Three art studios Four workshops Eight laboratories Two cookery rooms Six computer rooms Media editing suite Uplands House (Sixth Form base) with its own Sixth Form Bistro

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business & Enterprise Classics Computer Science Design Technology Drama English Finance Food Tech Geography History Maths & Further Maths Media and Film Studies Languages Music PE Health & Fitness Personal Development Science Travel and Tourism

Admissions Criteria

Year 6 admissions follow a priority order: 1) Children with a Statement of Special Educational Need naming the school; 2) Looked-after Children; 3) Children who transfer and live in the area served by the school; 4) Children who transfer and live outside the area served by the school but have an older brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission (but not the Sixth Form); 5) Children who transfer and live outside the area served by the school. If places remain, priority is given to those living nearest to the school, measured door-to-door using Ordnance Survey data.

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