Bressingham Primary School
School Road, Bressingham, Diss, IP22 2AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bressingham Primary School is a primary school in Diss for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 11th of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2013, report published 13 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils live and breathe the school's 'ACORN' values. Adult's high expectations of pupils ensure they 'Aspire' to be the best they can. Similarly, pupils 'Collaborate' with, and 'Respect', one another. This means the school is a happy and harmonious place for pupils of all ages to learn, play and have fun together. Pupils know that when play stops and work starts it is time to focus and do their best. They take pride in their learning and know right from wrong. Pupils trust that adults will do their best for them. They know it's okay to share worries or concerns with adults. When they do, adults help and support pupils to overcome issues and make things better. Pupils know everyone is an individual and it is okay to be yourself. They celebrate differences between themselves and others. Pupils develop a rich appreciation of different cultures, religions and beliefs. Pupils experience many memorable moments. These include growing vegetables in the allotment, visiting the Houses of Parliament and developing a keen sporting interest. By the end of Year 6, pupils are extremely well prepared, both academically and socially, to fly the nest as they head to secondary school. They leave the school as confident, well- rounded young people.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that individual targets for pupils with SEND are consistently precise enough. They do not always precisely set out what pupils need to know, remember and be able to do as a result of the additional activities they undertake. This means some additional support that pupils receive is not always tightly focused. Leaders should ensure that staff put in place specific, measurable and time-focused support to ensure that these pupils achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
139 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Bressingham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roydon Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Wortham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Lewis
- Phone
- 01379687318
- Address
- School Road, Bressingham, Diss, IP22 2AR
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120789
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.