Ditton Church of England Junior School
URN: 118854 • Aylesford ME20 6AE
Overview
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Graham Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- New Road, Aylesford ME20 6AE
Summary
Ditton Church of England Junior School, located in Aylesford, Kent, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 200 pupils and a capacity of 256. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community environment, guided by its ethos of "Aspire, Believe, Care." Under the leadership of Interim Headteacher Beth McKenzie, the school aims to engage parents as genuine partners in their children's education.
In November 2023, Ditton Junior School joined the Aletheia Academies Trust, which focuses on improving educational outcomes in Kent's more challenging wards. The trust emphasizes pedagogical excellence and collaborative learning, ensuring that the school can respond effectively to the needs of its pupils. Positive behaviour is noted throughout the school, contributing to a conducive learning atmosphere.
The school actively participates in community events and commemorations, such as the recent VE Day anniversary, which reflects its commitment to instilling a sense of history and pride in students. Additionally, Ditton offers opportunities for teacher training through its partnership with the Trust, further enhancing the quality of education provided.
In November 2023, Ditton Junior School joined the Aletheia Academies Trust, which focuses on improving educational outcomes in Kent's more challenging wards. The trust emphasizes pedagogical excellence and collaborative learning, ensuring that the school can respond effectively to the needs of its pupils. Positive behaviour is noted throughout the school, contributing to a conducive learning atmosphere.
The school actively participates in community events and commemorations, such as the recent VE Day anniversary, which reflects its commitment to instilling a sense of history and pride in students. Additionally, Ditton offers opportunities for teacher training through its partnership with the Trust, further enhancing the quality of education provided.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 200 | 107 | 93 | 256 | 23.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 200 | 107 | 93 | 256 | 23.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 | 114 | 94 | 256 | 20.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 208 | 114 | 94 | 256 | 20.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 212 | 116 | 96 | 256 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 129 | 91 | 256 | 14.10 |
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