How many pupils does Diss High School have?

Diss High School has 918 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Diss High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Diss High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43 in 2025/26.

Is Diss High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Diss High School is part of ENRICH LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Diss High School?

Diss High School is located at Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH.

Diss High School

Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

918

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Diss High School

Diss High School is an academy converter in Diss, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 918 pupils on roll. It is part of ENRICH LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43 (2025/26). 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 918 / 1,200 (77%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.3%

Free school meals

10.9%

EAL

1.6%

SEN support

9.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.0

Attainment 8

132 pupils

36.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

57.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

31 students

6.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

54%

To higher education

12%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.6%

Overall absence

24.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

61.03

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

15.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

6.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£49,615

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£810 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.92

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,378

Spend per pupil

£7,205

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH
Phone: 01379642424
Headteacher: Sam Stopps
Website: http://www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

ENRICH LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Diss High School?: Diss High School is an academy converter in Diss, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Diss High School have?: Diss High School has 918 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Diss High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Diss High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43 in 2025/26.
Is Diss High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Diss High School is part of ENRICH LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Diss High School?: Diss High School is located at Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH.

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