Ditton Church of England Junior School is a state-funded primary school in Tonbridge and Malling, South East, for pupils aged 7 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 211 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 256.
The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Requires Improvement (29 Oct 2019). 44% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Ditton Church of England Junior School’s combined academic results and attendance score is in the much lower band compared with mainstream state primary schools across England for 2024/25.
2/10Academic results
Lower
44% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of primary school in 2024/25.
The score compares this result with 14,048 mainstream state primary schools in England with both required measures for 2024/25. Academic attainment contributes 90% of the combined score. It measures exam or assessment results, not how much progress pupils made from their starting points.
2/10Attendance
Lower
Overall absence was 6.84% of possible school sessions in 2024/25. This includes authorised and unauthorised absence; it is not the percentage of pupils who were persistently absent.
The score compares absence with 14,048 mainstream state primary schools in England with both required measures for 2024/25. Lower absence receives a higher score. Attendance contributes 10% of the combined score and does not on its own measure teaching quality.
NAPupil progress
Not available for 2024/25
DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.
Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.
Previous inspection · 8 Jan 2015Legacy grading · Good
Previous inspection judgements
Area
Judgement
Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Published 1 Dec 2019.
Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.
Catchment & distance
School location
Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.
Admissions
Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure
Value
School’s local authority
Kent
Applications open
September 2026
Application deadline
15 January 2027
National offer day
16 April 2027
Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.
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School performance
KS2 results · 2024/25
Subject
School (expected)
School (higher)
Average score
Reading, writing & maths
44%
2%
—
Reading
69%
29%
105
Writing
64%
4%
—
Maths
53%
16%
101
DfE · 2024/25; compare the same year and measure (— unavailable or suppressed).
Students and teachers
19.2 pupils per qualified teacher
2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.
Students
Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded
211
School capacityPeriod not recorded
256
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26
29.9%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26
9.5%
Attendance2024/25
93.16%
Persistent absence (10% or more of sessions)2024/25
22.98%
Classes & attendance
Average class size2025/26
26.5
Suspensions per 100 pupils2024/25
3.69
Suspensions (count)2024/25
8
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils2024/25
0
Permanent exclusions (count)2024/25
0
More pupil data
Absence breakdown
Measure
Value
Authorised absence2024/25
3.86%
Unauthorised absence2024/25
2.98%
Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group
Pupils
White British
78.7%
White other
10%
Mixed
3.7%
Asian
3.3%
Black
0.9%
Other
2.4%
DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.
Published SEND Data
Autism
Dyslexia
Mental Health
Speech & Language
Hearing
Other
DfE data; confirm current support with the school's SENCO.
School day & term dates
School day
Measure
Value
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: School website · checked 2026-05-19; confirm current arrangements.
Check the school website for term dates, holidays and INSET days.
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FAQ about Ditton Church of England Junior School
Ditton Church of England Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.
DfE data for Ditton Church of England Junior School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and 1 more category. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.
Ditton Church of England Junior School's published exam results include: 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 in 2024/25. Check the result year before comparing schools.
Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places figures are not available in this profile. This does not mean places are available or that entry is easy. Check the current admission arrangements with the school or local authority. School admissions timeline.
