Best 3 Primary schools in Nr Diss – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Nr Diss; Palgrave Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Nr Diss — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Palgrave Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Nr Diss, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all within the The Tilian Partnership trust.

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Attribute	St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School IP22 1DW	Palgrave Church of England Primary School IP22 1AG
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Nr Diss Suffolk IP22 1DW	Nr Diss Suffolk IP22 1AG
Latest Ofsted	2 22 Jun 2023	2 6 Nov 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	259	63
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Suffolk (935)	The Tilian Partnership
Website	stbotolphs.suffolk.dbprimary.com	www.palgrave.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01379890181	01379642507
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

IP22 1DW

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Nr Diss
Suffolk
IP22 1DW
Ofsted: 2 22 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: stbotolphs.suffolk.dbprimary.com
Telephone: 01379890181

Palgrave Church of England Primary School

IP22 1AG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Nr Diss
Suffolk
IP22 1AG
Ofsted: 2 6 Nov 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Tilian Partnership
Website: www.palgrave.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01379642507

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.