Bressingham Primary School Catchment Area
Bressingham Primary School is a foundation primary school in Diss, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5-11
Age range
137
Pupils
105
Capacity
130%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Bressingham Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bressingham Primary School?
The catchment area for Bressingham Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Bressingham Primary School is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Bressingham Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 130% capacity
Bressingham Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 130%. At 130% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Norfolk allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Diss.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Norfolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Norfolk school admissions →
Bressingham Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Bressingham, Diss, IP22 2AR
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120789
Other Primary Schools in Diss
If Bressingham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Diss are the next closest alternatives.
Roydon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP22 5QU
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · IP22 2DZ
St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · IP22 2LR
Burston Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP22 5TZ
Wortham Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP22 1PX
Diss Church of England Junior Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · IP22 4NT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bressingham Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery Catchment Area
Academy converter · Diss · 2.9 miles away
Palgrave Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Nr Diss · 2.9 miles away
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Nr Diss · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bressingham Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bressingham Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bressingham Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bressingham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Bressingham Primary School currently has 137 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bressingham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bressingham Primary School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bressingham Primary School cover? ▾
Bressingham Primary School is a primary school in Diss, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bressingham Primary School? ▾
Bressingham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.