Hopton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 124703 • Diss IP22 2QY

Overview

Name
Hopton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
124703
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
46.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo Whiting (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01953681449
Website
Visit
Address
Thelnetham Road, Diss IP22 2QY

Summary

Hopton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Diss, Suffolk, serves a mixed-gender population of 63 pupils, with a capacity for 105. The school is known for its warm, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian ethos, encapsulated in the motto "With God all things are possible," based on Matthew 19:26. This ethos underpins the school's commitment to raising aspirations and fostering perseverance among students.

The curriculum at Hopton CEVC is designed to provide diverse learning experiences that cater to the unique talents of each child. The school prioritises a positive learning environment where children feel secure and valued, enabling them to become confident learners. The school has been recognised as 'Good' by OFSTED in December 2018 and continues to focus on areas such as leadership, quality of education, and personal development.

Admissions are managed through Suffolk County Council, and parents can apply online or via paper forms. The school encourages community involvement and values contributions from parents, carers, and local residents, fostering a collaborative approach to education.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
63
Boys
43
Girls
20
FSM %
37.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-12-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 63 43 20 105 37.10
2024-09-11 77 48 29 105 28.60
2023-09-11 90 51 39 105 24.40
2022-09-11 90 51 39 105 24.40
2021-09-11 92 51 41 105 21.70
2020-09-11 97 49 48 105 17.50

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