Ditton Church of England Junior School
URN: 150156 • Aylesford ME20 6AE
Overview
- Name
- Ditton Church of England Junior School
- URN
- 150156
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Graham Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01732843446
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- New Road, Aylesford ME20 6AE
Summary
Ditton Church of England Junior School, located in Aylesford, Kent, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 217 pupils, out of a capacity of 256. The school is part of the Aletheia Academies Trust, which joined in November 2023, focusing on high-quality education and support for schools in need of improvement. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision of "Aspire, Believe, Care," which aims to foster a supportive community for both students and their families.
The curriculum at Ditton is designed to promote pedagogical excellence, with an emphasis on collaborative and mastery learning. Positive behaviour is noted throughout the school, contributing to a conducive learning environment. The school actively engages with parents, ensuring they feel like genuine partners in their children's education, as highlighted in recent inspections.
In addition to academic pursuits, Ditton Church of England Junior School participates in various community events, such as the Trust Athletics Tournament and commemorative activities like the VE Day anniversary. These initiatives foster a sense of belonging and pride among students, reinforcing the school's commitment to its local community.
The curriculum at Ditton is designed to promote pedagogical excellence, with an emphasis on collaborative and mastery learning. Positive behaviour is noted throughout the school, contributing to a conducive learning environment. The school actively engages with parents, ensuring they feel like genuine partners in their children's education, as highlighted in recent inspections.
In addition to academic pursuits, Ditton Church of England Junior School participates in various community events, such as the Trust Athletics Tournament and commemorative activities like the VE Day anniversary. These initiatives foster a sense of belonging and pride among students, reinforcing the school's commitment to its local community.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 256
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 24.40
- Open date
- 2023-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 114 | 103 | 256 | 24.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 100 | 104 | 256 | 24.00 |
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