The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sheila Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDitton Infant School
Primary · Very close
Aylesford School
Secondary · 857m away
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Primary · 920m away
Brookfield Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brookfield Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lunsford Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lift St James the Great
Primary · 1.5km away
Sports Connect
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Ditton Church of England Junior School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ditton Church of England Junior School take?
Ditton Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Ditton Church of England Junior School is in Aylesford, ME20 6AE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ditton Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ditton Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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