How many pupils does Ditton Church of England Junior School have?

Ditton Church of England Junior School has 217 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ditton Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Ditton Church of England Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 October 2019).

How does Ditton Church of England Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

44% of pupils at Ditton Church of England Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ditton Church of England Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ditton Church of England Junior School is part of ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Ditton Church of England Junior School?

Ditton Church of England Junior School is located at New Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE.

Ditton Church of England Junior School

New Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE

Requires Improvement

Inspected 29 October 2019

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

44%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

217

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ditton Church of England Junior School

Ditton Church of England Junior School is an academy converter in Aylesford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 217 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 October 2019) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 217 / 256 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 October 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

29.9%

Free school meals

9.5%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

12.9%

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)

44%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

23.0%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

24.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.6 vs 2023/24

7.97

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£41,597

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,876 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 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.

£5,691

Spend per pupil

£5,839

Income per pupil

49%

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: New Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE
Phone: 01732843446
Headteacher: Sheila Ward
Website: http://www.ditton-jun.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ditton Church of England Junior School?: Ditton Church of England Junior School is an academy converter in Aylesford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Ditton Church of England Junior School have?: Ditton Church of England Junior School has 217 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ditton Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Ditton Church of England Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 October 2019).
How does Ditton Church of England Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 44% of pupils at Ditton Church of England Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ditton Church of England Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ditton Church of England Junior School is part of ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Ditton Church of England Junior School?: Ditton Church of England Junior School is located at New Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE.

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