Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rider Haggard Way Ditchingham Bungay Suffolk NR35 2RE |
| Phone | 01986893277 |
| Reference Number | 140545 |
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all aspects of its operation. Pupils are happy and feel safe, embracing the school’s values of friendship, creativity, and respect. The curriculum is broad and well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build upon their knowledge effectively. Notably, the early years provision is strong, enabling children to settle well and achieve good outcomes as they transition to Year 1. This is the first routine inspection since the pandemic, highlighting the school's ability to adapt and thrive in changing circumstances.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 69 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.58%
Girls: 59.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate happiness and a strong sense of safety at school.
- The curriculum is broad and well-planned, meeting the needs of all pupils.
- Early years provision is effective, helping children settle and achieve well.
- Teachers are enthusiastic about reading, fostering a love of literature among pupils.
- Pupils engage positively with each other and the staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack well-defined curriculum breakdown, impacting consistency in teaching.
- A small number of pupils exhibit persistent attendance issues.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
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Bungay Primary School
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Ellingham VC Primary School
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4.31 miles |
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Loddon Junior School
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4.45 miles |
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4.45 miles |
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4.75 miles |
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1.4 miles |
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Bungay High School
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Hobart High School
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4.37 miles |
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Avocet House
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Sir John Leman High School
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