Open Other Secondary Mixed

Diss High School

Walcot Road, Diss, IP22 4DH
Part of: DISS HIGH SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Diss High School
Diss, IP22 4DH
918 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
24.00% FSM %
466 Boys
452 Girls
About Diss High School

Diss High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 918 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Sam Stopps.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Norfolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034614
URN 137092
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Drake Chair of Local Governing Body 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Louise Bartrum Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sonia Browne Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Keith Kiddie Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola Meadows Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michelle Miles Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire Saye Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Sam Stopps Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Natalie Westgate Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Diss Church of England Junior Academy
0.44 km • Diss
Other
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
0.44 km • Diss
Other
Roydon Primary School
1.67 km • Diss
Other
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
1.88 km • Nr Diss
Other
Scole Church of England Primary Academy
3.27 km • Diss
Other
Burston Community Primary School
3.4 km • Diss
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Diss High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Diss, Norfolk.
Diss High School has 918 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Diss High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Diss High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Diss High School is Mr Sam Stopps.
Diss High School is at Walcot Road, Diss, IP22 4DH, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Diss High School: Has a sixth form.
Diss High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sam Stopps
Walcot Road, Diss, IP22 4DH
01379642424
www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk/
Location
IP22 4DH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137092
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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