Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy

URN: 148237 • Diss IP22 2SE

Overview

Name
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
URN
148237
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Moira Croskell (since 2025)
Telephone
01953681327
Website
Visit
Address
Church Road, Diss IP22 2SE

Summary

Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is a small, mixed academy located in Diss, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 79 pupils and a capacity of 105. As part of the Beacon Federation and St. Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and resilience. The ethos of the school is rooted in values such as kindness, honesty, and forgiveness, aiming to foster a sense of community and individual growth.

The curriculum is designed to provide high-quality learning opportunities tailored to the needs and talents of each child. The school prioritizes strong partnerships with families, inviting parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. Garboldisham Academy also supports children with special educational needs and offers a range of policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

As a church school, Garboldisham is inspected under both Ofsted and the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) frameworks. The school encourages visits for prospective families to learn more about its community-focused approach and educational offerings.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105
Pupils
79
Boys
30
Girls
49
FSM %
17.70
Open date
2020-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 79 30 49 105 17.70
2024-09-11 73 29 44 105 11.00
2023-09-11 89 43 46 105 11.20
2022-09-11 89 43 46 105 11.20
2021-09-11 98 47 51 109 6.10
2020-09-11 109

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