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Diss Church of England Junior Academy

The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT
Part of: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Diss Church of England Junior Academy
Diss, IP22 4NT
162 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
33.30% FSM %
79 Boys
83 Girls
About Diss Church of England Junior Academy

Diss Church of England Junior Academy is a Primary Academies serving Diss and the surrounding area in Norfolk with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 162 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Jo Cerullo.

Information on Diss Church of England Junior Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District South Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency Waveney Valley
Ward Diss & Roydon
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-06-2018
UKPRN 10067070
URN 145738
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Jo Cerullo Local Governor 01/06/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Bruce Gordon Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 16/06/2023 15/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ben Aylmer Shared Local Governor - Establishment 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Deborah Cooper Shared Local Governor - Establishment 28/10/2024 27/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Declan Craggs Shared Local Governor - Establishment 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Elected by parents
Hannah Farrer Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Elected by parents
Simon Hipwell Shared Local Governor - Establishment 06/09/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Kirsty Parker Shared Local Governor - Establishment 02/02/2026 01/02/2030 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
0.39 km • Diss
Other
Diss High School
0.44 km • Diss
Other
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
1.44 km • Nr Diss
Other
Roydon Primary School
1.49 km • Diss
Other
Scole Church of England Primary Academy
3.36 km • Diss
Other
Burston Community Primary School
3.84 km • Diss
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Diss Church of England Junior Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Diss, Norfolk.
Diss Church of England Junior Academy has 162 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Diss Church of England Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
Yes, Diss Church of England Junior Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Diss Church of England Junior Academy is Mrs Jo Cerullo.
Diss Church of England Junior Academy is at The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Diss Church of England Junior Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Diss Church of England Junior Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Cerullo
The Entry, Diss, IP22 4NT
01379642675
www.dissjunior.stbenets.org/
Location
IP22 4NT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145738
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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