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
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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.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
256
Pupils
200
Boys
107
Girls
93
FSM %
23.00
Open date
Close date
2023-10-31
Last Ofsted
2019-10-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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