Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Palgrave, Diss, IP22 1AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Palgrave Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Diss for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 42nd of 223 primary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2019, report published 6 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Pupils thrive in this welcoming and inclusive school. They live out the four school values, including 'perseverance' and 'honesty'. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. Pupils are rightly proud of their school, which they describe as 'small but mighty'. The school forms strong relationships with pupils and their families. As a result, pupils feel safe. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that are set out for their achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are proud of their school. Pupils achieve well. They demonstrate a willingness to work hard and succeed and do so across the curriculum subject areas. Pupils behave extremely well. Older pupils foster close connections with their younger peers. They act as positive role models and ensure that everyone feels welcome. Teachers notice and reward pupils' efforts and achievements. The school's focus on enrichment and personal development ensures that pupils grow not only in knowledge, but also in character. Despite the school's small size, pupils are offered many leadership opportunities, such as school council and team captains. These encourage and develop responsibility. Pupils leave well prepared for their next steps.
What the school should improve
- Inconsistencies in the delivery of the recently adopted phonics programme mean that some pupils' writing formation is not corrected and, consequently, errors occur. This hinders pupils' writing skills as they move through the school, meaning pupils do not always write as fluently as they could. The school should ensure that systems to correct younger pupils' errors in handwriting are consistently applied, so that pupils are effectively supported to improve these key skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
85 pupils on roll, with places for 63
Schools near Palgrave Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Roydon Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Wortham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Scole Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TILIAN PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julia Waters
- Phone
- 01379642507
- Address
- Palgrave, Diss, IP22 1AG
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 143071
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.