Thames Ditton Infant School
103%
Capacity
217
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About Thames Ditton Infant School
Thames Ditton Infant School is a state primary for children aged five to seven, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school currently has 217 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. Demand is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 258 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.3 to one. Of those applicants, 82 put the school as their first preference, and only 60 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is just 0.5%, which is notably low compared with the national average of around 23% and suggests a relatively affluent catchment area. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it sits within the Surrey local authority in the Elmbridge borough.
Academically, Thames Ditton Infant School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022. The inspection gave a Good grade across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This represents a change from its previous inspection in 2008, when it was rated Outstanding overall. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results because it only covers infants up to age seven, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Surrey is 66, which provides a useful benchmark for the junior schools its pupils typically move on to. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School, 1.4 kilometres away, which may be a natural next step for many families.
The school offers a range of facilities including music rooms, a sensory room, a sports hall, art studios, an outdoor playground, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, rounders, cricket, swimming, cross country, and gymnastics, while extracurricular clubs include film, science, art, and coding. For children with additional needs, the school has dedicated SEND provisions for social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, and visual impairment. With no nursery or sixth form, it is a focused infant school that suits families looking for a strong start in a highly oversubscribed setting. Given the intense competition for places, parents will need to ensure they apply early and consider their catchment area carefully.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Speer Road, Thames Ditton, Elmbridge, KT7 0PW |
| Headteacher | Elspeth Leach |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 217 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 0.5% |
| School Capacity | 217 / 210 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. 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.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
258
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:25 – 15:05
Source: thames-ditton-infant.surrey.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British75.6%
- Mixed12.8%
- White (other)6.0%
- Asian3.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
817 mstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2025/26. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
8
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
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Contact Information
Speer Road, Thames Ditton
Elmbridge, KT7 0PW
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