How many pupils does Ditton Primary School have?

Ditton Primary School has 370 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ditton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ditton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Ditton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

54% of pupils at Ditton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ditton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ditton Primary School is part of WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ditton Primary School?

Ditton Primary School is located at Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HD.

Ditton Primary School

Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HD

Good

Inspected 17 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

54%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

370

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Ditton Primary School

Ditton Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 370 pupils on roll. It is part of WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Halton →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 370 / 420 (88%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

48.8%

Free school meals

7.8%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

15.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

54%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.2%

Overall absence

17.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.81

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

18.22

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£43,109

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,301 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

15.1% rate

↑ +3 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,062

Spend per pupil

£7,427

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HD
Phone: 01514245861
Head Teacher: Elizabeth Killalee
Website: dittonprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ditton Primary School?: Ditton Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Widnes, Halton, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Ditton Primary School have?: Ditton Primary School has 370 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ditton Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Ditton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).
How does Ditton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 54% of pupils at Ditton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ditton Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ditton Primary School is part of WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ditton Primary School?: Ditton Primary School is located at Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HD.

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