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Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy

South Norfolk, NR35 2REPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#34 of 13,686 nationally

About Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy

Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a small state primary in the Norfolk local authority, and it punches well above its weight academically. In the most recent rankings based on Key Stage 2 outcomes, it placed 1st out of 54 primary schools in the South Norfolk district, and 5th out of 1,612 schools across the entire East of England region. Nationally, it sits at 34th out of 13,686 primaries. Its closest peers in the local authority rankings include Surlingham Primary School, Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery in Wymondham, and Blenheim Park Academy. With just 69 pupils on roll against a capacity of 140, the school is significantly undersubscribed by size, yet it attracted 10 applications for 7 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.43 applicants per place. Headteacher Heather Brand leads a Church of England school that has clearly built a strong reputation in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRider Haggard Way, Bungay, South Norfolk, NR35 2RE
HeadteacherHeather Brand
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils69
Free School Meals (FSM)14.5%
School Capacity69 / 140 (49% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsRoundersCross CountryCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubGardeningDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Dyslexia

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.