Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh, Diss, IP21 4NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) is a primary school in Diss for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 18th of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 9 December 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

Pupils experience a warm, supportive environment that encourages both academic success and personal growth. From the start, teachers set high expectations that challenge each pupil. The curriculum fosters pupils' curiosity and a love for learning. As a result, pupils achieve highly in a range of subjects. Every pupil learns how to play an instrument. Their artwork is colourful and characterful. Their writing is articulate and neat. Daily school life emphasises respect and a strong sense of community. Pupils consistently show respectful behaviour. The school is a positive atmosphere where learning can flourish. This is because staff uphold clear, consistent expectations. This, in turn, fosters a calm, orderly environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Pupils appreciate the school's approach because they can learn effectively without disruptions. The school offers varied and rich opportunities for personal development. This includes diverse clubs and leadership roles that build character and confidence. These opportunities are available to all pupils. Pupils take pride in performing at community events, such as singing at a local cathedral. They develop responsibility through buddy systems where older pupils support the younger ones. They also develop empathy and social awareness through charity work and roles that promote teamwork.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

179 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals14%

14%, 12.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.2%

2.2%, 19.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.1%

10.1%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Burston Community Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Scole Church of England Primary Academy2 milesReport card: Expected standard57% met the expected standard
Tivetshall Community Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Pulham Church of England Primary Academy3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodNot published
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery3 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Mark Carlyle
Address
Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh, Diss, IP21 4NL
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
145975

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.