DISS CHURCH JUNIOR SCHOOL in Norfolk, Diss

Education Centre Information: Diss Church Junior School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Norfolk
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Norwich
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 192
Number of boys: 97
Number of girls: 95
Age Range: 7-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Diss Church of England Junior School is a voluntary controlled junior school normally catering for children aged from seven to 11 years. The school was originally opened in 1862 as a national school and has been substantially remodelled and modernised over the last 139 years. The school curriculum has core subjects including English, mathematics and science. The school follows the national strategies for both numeracy and literacy and follow programmes of study for information and communication technology, science, history, geography, music, art, design and technology, physical education and religious education, physical social and health education and citizenship. The school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities including football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, netball, orienteering, athletics, basketball and tennis. The school places a high emphasis on creating a caring Christian environment in which children flourish.