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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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