Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Sugden Road Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT7 0AD |
| Phone | 02083981070 |
| Reference Number | 125180 |
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE Junior School has shown remarkable improvement since its previous inspection, elevating its overall effectiveness to outstanding. Pupils are engaged and challenged academically, and they demonstrate a strong sense of community and well-being, reflecting the school’s core values. The leadership in the school has successfully fostered a caring and ambitious environment, characterized by high expectations and excellent collaboration within the team. Notably, the school excels in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring all students achieve remarkably well.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.36%
Girls: 44.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 4 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 20 | 51 |
| 6 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.2% |
| White, Other | 11.6% |
| White & Asian | 6% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning in an inspirational environment.
- Strong emphasis on character development and community involvement.
- High-quality education and engaging curriculum tailored to student needs.
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, leading to their impressive achievements.
- Effective staff training and well-being support fostering a motivated teaching team.
- Pupils show excellent behavior and compassion towards peers.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 49 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 98 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 57 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 98 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 48 | 38 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 98 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 68 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 38 | 46 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 98 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 21 | 34 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 58 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 98 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 47 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 98 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 46 | 41 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 98 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 39 | 53 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 98 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 49 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 98 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 37 | 42 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 98 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 89 | 9 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 3.2 | ||
| Maths | 2.9 |
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