Ditcheat Primary School

URN: 123642 • Shepton Mallet BA4 6RB

Overview

Name
Ditcheat Primary School
URN
123642
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachael Bisset (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01749860329
Website
Visit
Address
Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet BA4 6RB

Summary

Ditcheat Primary School is a community school located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, catering to 79 pupils with a capacity of 90. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to fostering a love of learning through its mission statement, "Inspiring a Love of Learning for Life." The school’s ethos is built around values such as respect, diversity, perseverance, and collaboration, ensuring that children are prepared for their future educational journeys.

The curriculum at Ditcheat Primary is designed to develop the whole child, with a strong emphasis on mastery in subjects like mathematics. The school employs various resources, including White Rose materials, to enhance learning and ensure that pupils acquire a deep understanding of key skills. Lessons are structured to include problem-solving and reasoning, with opportunities for practical application across subjects.

Community engagement is a vital aspect of Ditcheat Primary, as the school works closely with local partners to broaden students' understanding of the world. The supportive and inclusive environment encourages children to be confident, independent learners who can embrace challenges and learn from their experiences.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
90
Pupils
79
Boys
35
Girls
44
FSM %
11.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 79 35 44 90 11.40
2024-09-11 91 42 49 90 12.10
2023-09-11 88 35 53 90 15.90
2022-09-11 88 35 53 90 15.90
2021-09-11 83 35 48 90 16.90
2020-09-11 79 34 45 90 11.40

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