Ditton Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Pear Tree Avenue Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EB |
| Reference Number | 118858 |
Ditton Infant School is performing well, having achieved a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. The school has a positive culture that encourages kindness, respect, and safety among pupils. Leaders prioritize a supportive learning environment where students are eager to learn and engage in various activities that spark their interests, such as outdoor ventures and clubs. While there are many strengths in the quality of education provided, the school is conscious of the need for improvement, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and ensuring all students read regularly to build fluency.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.3%
Girls: 50.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.6% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a culture that promotes kindness and respect.
- Staff effectively address any issues of bullying or unkindness.
- Curriculum development is well-supported by knowledgeable subject leaders.
- Pupils demonstrate a secure understanding in various subjects.
- All staff are trained to teach phonics effectively.
- High expectations for pupil achievement are communicated clearly.
- Strong emphasis on mental health and well-being is evident.
- Robust safeguarding procedures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils with SEND do not always achieve as well as they should.
- Support plans for SEND pupils are not always specific enough.
- Not all struggling readers are provided with adequate opportunities to read to adults.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ditton Church of England Junior School
New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE |
0.13 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
0.46 miles |
|
Brookfield Junior School
Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
0.85 miles |
|
Brookfield Infant School
Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
0.85 miles |
|
Lunsford Primary School
Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
0.9 miles |
|
Lift St James the Great
Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD |
1.03 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BE |
1.26 miles |
|
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5HD |
1.45 miles |
|
More Park Catholic Primary School
Lucks Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HN |
1.62 miles |
|
Allington Primary School
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG |
1.8 miles |
|
Palace Wood Primary School
Ash Grove, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB |
1.9 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
Eccles Row, Eccles, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7HS |
2 miles |
|
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
Old Cricket Ground, Norman Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6RL |
2.09 miles |
|
Barming Primary School
Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY |
2.17 miles |
|
St Katherine's School & Nursery
St. Katherines Lane, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5EJ |
2.22 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
Derby Drive, Leybourne Chase, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5FF |
2.27 miles |
|
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Queen's Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB |
2.3 miles |
|
The Discovery School
Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ |
2.31 miles |
|
West Borough Primary School
Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL |
2.4 miles |
|
Snodland CofE Primary School
Roberts Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HL |
2.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
0.44 miles |
|
The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH |
1.02 miles |
|
The Holmesdale School
Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS |
2.1 miles |
|
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
2.37 miles |
|
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
2.46 miles |
|
St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
2.57 miles |
|
The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
2.57 miles |
|
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
2.57 miles |
|
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
2.67 miles |
|
Serenity School Maidstone
Springfield House, Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2LP |
2.72 miles |
|
MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
3.18 miles |
|
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS |
3.8 miles |
|
Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT |
3.87 miles |
|
Medway Green School
School Lane, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3TS |
3.91 miles |
|
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT |
3.93 miles |
|
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ |
4.17 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Snowfields
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
4.6 miles |
|
New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
4.6 miles |
|
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF |
4.62 miles |
|
Walderslade School
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE |
4.85 miles |