The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Bisset (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Full inspection
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ditcheat Primary School?
Ditcheat Primary School currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ditcheat Primary School take?
Ditcheat Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ditcheat Primary School?
Ditcheat Primary School is in Shepton Mallet, BA4 6RB, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ditcheat Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ditcheat Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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