Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
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
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burston Community Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Scole Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Tivetshall Community Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Pulham Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not 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
- Phone
- 01379740080
- 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.