Thames Ditton Junior School

About Thames Ditton Junior School

Thames Ditton Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Elmbridge, Surrey, and it is a school that parents clearly rate highly. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, and it has held a Good rating across its recent inspections, having previously been rated Outstanding in 2010. The school is popular with local families; it has 369 pupils on roll against a capacity of 436, which suggests it is well-subscribed but not oversubscribed to the point of being unattainable for many. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 5.4%, reflecting the relatively affluent catchment area. While the school does not have a nursery or sixth form, its focus on the junior years is clear, and the range of facilities including a sensory room, art studios, music rooms, and a chapel indicates a broad approach to enrichment.

Academically, Thames Ditton Junior School performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Surrey average of 66%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 17% of pupils achieving that benchmark. Reading scores are particularly strong, with a 90% expected standard rate and 57% reaching the higher standard, while maths sees 84% at expected and 46% at the higher level. Average scaled scores of 110 in reading and 109 in maths are solid. Nationally, the school ranks in the top 15% of all primary schools for its combined expected standard score, and within Elmbridge it sits 10th out of 21 schools. The school’s ranking score of 78 places it in the top 25% nationally, though it is some way behind the top-performing peers in Surrey like South Farnham School.

For families considering this school, the practical picture is reassuring. The school offers a wide range of sports including football, gymnastics, cricket, netball, rounders, athletics and swimming, plus clubs such as coding, book club, film club, eco club and chess. SEND provision is comprehensive, with a dedicated SEN unit and support for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is a mixed, non-religious community school, so it suits families looking for a broad, inclusive state option. Its location in Elmbridge means the nearest Outstanding-rated junior school is Long Ditton St Mary's CofE Junior School, just 1.1 km away, so parents in the area have strong local choices. Thames Ditton Junior School is a well-regarded, high-performing option for the junior years, particularly for families who value strong reading outcomes and a wide range of enrichment activities.

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