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Ditton Lodge Primary School

East Cambridgeshire, CB8 8BLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1906 of 13,686 nationally

About Ditton Lodge Primary School

Ditton Lodge Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 62 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.07. Of those applications, 30 were first-preference requests, and 25 of those families were offered a spot. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the East Cambridgeshire area, and it's a school that parents actively want their children to attend. While the data doesn't include a specific parent satisfaction survey percentage, the high application numbers and the fact that over 80% of first-preference families secured a place speak volumes about the school's standing in the community. It's a school that many consider their top choice.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Johns Avenue, Newmarket, East Cambridgeshire, CB8 8BL
HeadteacherLisa Tweed
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity208 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubFilm ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: dittonlodgeprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ditton Lodge Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.