Diss High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Diss High School
Address: Walcot Road
Town/City: Diss
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP22 4DH
Telephone Number: 01379 642424
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Enrich Learning Trust
Sponsor: Enrich Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Sam Stopps
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 877 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.1%

Location and administration

URN: 137092
DfE Number: 926/4089
UKPRN: 10034614
UPRN: 2630116772
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: South Norfolk (E07000149)
Constituency: Waveney Valley (E14001569)
Electoral Ward: Diss & Roydon (E05011872)

Easting & Northing: 612113E, 280334N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 22' 50.08" N 1° 6' 54.9" E
Plus Code: 9F4394J8+64

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Louise Bartrum - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Drake - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Councillor Keith Kiddie - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Ms Nicola Meadows - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Ms Michelle Miles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Kit Rackley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Sam Stopps - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Natalie Westgate - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2028.