Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
49%
Capacity
69
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 69 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Brand, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 34th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 7 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia). Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Gardening, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rider Haggard Way, Bungay, South Norfolk, NR35 2RE |
| Headteacher | Heather Brand |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 69 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 69 / 140 (49% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
34th of 13,686
Nationally
5th of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
10
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Rider Haggard Way, Bungay
South Norfolk, NR35 2RE
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