Ditton Church of England Junior School
About Ditton Church of England Junior School
Ditton Church of England Junior School’s most recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement places it below the Kent local authority average, where only 54 out of 459 primary schools hold an Outstanding grade. The school’s Progress 8 score is not available in the data, but its Key Stage 2 attainment sits below the LA average of 63. This contrast is worth noting for parents comparing local options, especially given that the nearest Outstanding-rated primary, Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford, is less than a kilometre away. Ditton’s current rating represents a decline from its previous Good grade in 2015, with leadership and management and quality of education both judged to require improvement. However, the school retains strengths in personal development and behaviour and attitudes, both rated Good. For families weighing up academic standards against a supportive environment, these mixed signals are important to consider.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Oct 2019Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: ditton-jun.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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