Thames Ditton Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Speer Road Thames Ditton KT7 0PW |
| Reference Number | 124968 |
Thames Ditton Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. This is the school's first inspection since becoming a part of The Ember Learning Trust and marks a significant step in its development. The vibrant and welcoming atmosphere promotes a culture where pupils feel safe, happy, and eager to learn. The leadership team has established ambitious expectations, fostering strong attitudes towards behavior and learning among students. Parents express high satisfaction with the inclusive approach and support that allows all students to thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.92%
Girls: 46.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 | 55 |
| 2 | 48 | 42 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Encourages a caring and respectful school culture.
- Strong leadership with high expectations for pupil learning and behavior.
- Effective teaching of reading with a new phonics program.
- Pupils enjoy a range of extracurricular activities and clubs.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to develop essential knowledge and skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment in some foundation subjects affecting teaching effectiveness.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 74 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 63 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Thames Ditton Junior School
Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0BS |
0.28 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton
Hampton Court Way, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0LP |
0.38 miles |
|
Weston Green Preparatory School
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JN |
0.63 miles |
|
The Orchard Infant School
Bridge Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9HT |
0.75 miles |
|
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Sugden Road, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7 0AD |
0.84 miles |
|
Hinchley Wood Primary School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
0.97 miles |
|
Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5JB |
1.02 miles |
|
St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey
Church Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9DR |
1.17 miles |
|
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Beauchamp Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2PG |
1.21 miles |
|
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Road, St Andrew's & St Mark's Junior Sch, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.34 miles |
|
Maple Infants' School
Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.36 miles |
|
Cranmere Primary School
Arran Way, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8BE |
1.38 miles |
|
Chandlers Field Primary Academy
High Street, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2LX |
1.51 miles |
|
Lime Tree Primary School
South Bank Terrace, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG |
1.6 miles |
|
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6LW |
1.66 miles |
|
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Middle Green Close, Surbiton, KT5 8TD |
1.83 miles |
|
St John's C of E Primary School
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SG |
1.85 miles |
|
Hurst Park Primary Academy
Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1QS |
1.89 miles |
|
Twickenham Preparatory School
43 High Street, Hampton, TW12 2SA |
1.94 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Orchard Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1AJ |
2.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JB |
0.37 miles |
|
Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
0.91 miles |
|
Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
1.16 miles |
|
Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BS |
1.21 miles |
|
Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
1.52 miles |
|
Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
1.56 miles |
|
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
1.69 miles |
|
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
1.73 miles |
|
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
1.78 miles |
|
Esher Church of England High School
More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AP |
1.83 miles |
|
Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
1.84 miles |
|
Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS |
1.87 miles |
|
Hopescourt School
Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2FQ |
1.96 miles |
|
The Beech House School
413 Walton Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2EJ |
2.07 miles |
|
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
2.13 miles |
|
Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
2.2 miles |
|
Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
2.29 miles |
|
Teddington School
Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ |
2.42 miles |
|
Spring School
15 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AB |
2.55 miles |
|
St Philip's School
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
2.59 miles |