How many pupils does Ditcheat Primary School have?

Ditcheat Primary School has 79 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ditcheat Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ditcheat Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021).

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

80% of pupils at Ditcheat Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Ditcheat Primary School?

Ditcheat Primary School is located at Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB.

Ditcheat Primary School

Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB

Good

Inspected 3 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

80%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Ditcheat Primary School

Ditcheat Primary School is a community school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 79 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 79 / 90 (88%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

13.5%

Free school meals

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

5.1%

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)

80%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

9.1%

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.

4.65

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.8 vs 2023/24

2.88

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

£43,501

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,064 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 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.

Contact Details

Address: Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB
Phone: 01749860329
Headteacher: Rachael Bisset
Website: https://www.ditcheatprimary.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ditcheat Primary School?: Ditcheat Primary School is a community school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ditcheat Primary School have?: Ditcheat Primary School has 79 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ditcheat Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Ditcheat Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021).
How does Ditcheat Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 80% of pupils at Ditcheat Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ditcheat Primary School?: Ditcheat Primary School is located at Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB.

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