St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 124758 • Nr Diss IP22 1DW
Overview
- Name
- St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 124758
- 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
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Cobbold (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01379890181
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Back Hills, Nr Diss IP22 1DW
Summary
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Nr Diss, Suffolk, serves a mixed-gender population of 181 pupils, with a capacity for 259. The school is committed to fostering a Christian ethos, emphasizing core values such as Friendship, Courage, Respect, Forgiveness, Truthfulness, and Thankfulness. Weekly acts of worship, led by the Rector and supported by local community members, reinforce these values and contribute to the moral and spiritual development of the students.
The curriculum at St Botolph's is broad and balanced, with a strong focus on achieving good outcomes in key areas such as phonics and reading. The school aims to ensure that all children reach their potential across various subjects, with particular strengths noted in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 assessments. However, the school has identified writing as an area for improvement, focusing on enhancing skills in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
St Botolph's prioritizes the health, safety, and welfare of its students, creating an inclusive environment that welcomes all families. The school is dedicated to supporting children and their families through various initiatives, ensuring a positive and enriching educational experience.
The curriculum at St Botolph's is broad and balanced, with a strong focus on achieving good outcomes in key areas such as phonics and reading. The school aims to ensure that all children reach their potential across various subjects, with particular strengths noted in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 assessments. However, the school has identified writing as an area for improvement, focusing on enhancing skills in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
St Botolph's prioritizes the health, safety, and welfare of its students, creating an inclusive environment that welcomes all families. The school is dedicated to supporting children and their families through various initiatives, ensuring a positive and enriching educational experience.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 181 | 92 | 89 | 259 | 14.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 89 | 88 | 259 | 14.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 174 | 92 | 82 | 259 | 12.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 174 | 92 | 82 | 259 | 12.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 170 | 93 | 77 | 259 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 172 | 94 | 78 | 259 | 12.80 |
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