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Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
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Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
- Primary
- Ditchingham NR35 2RE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding carefully and ensure that they take every opportunity to extend children鈥檚 learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned the curriculum carefully to meet the needs of pupils. Pupils produce good-quality work.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects need better breakdown into small steps to help teachers identify gaps in knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers are quick to spot those pupils needing extra support, which prevents them from falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers give these pupils extra help. This prevents them from falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and during playtime. They are keen to learn and get on well together.
Support for SEND Pupils: Children with SEND achieve well and are well prepared for the curriculum in Year 1.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust that staff will help them if they have any worries. They know what bullying is but are unaccustomed to it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff provide a range of extracurricular clubs to develop different talents. Leaders ensure that pupils are safe.
Parent Feedback: Every parent who responded to Ofsted Parent View said their child feels safe and happy at school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with families to help them understand the importance of sending their child to school.
Extracurricular Activities: Staff provide a range of extracurricular clubs such as gardening, archery and dance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� enthusiasm for reading is infectious. Staff appreciate the professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure everyone in school enjoys reading, and pupils remember what they have been taught.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding carefully and provide opportunities to revisit past studies.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability in how well teachers identify gaps in knowledge in a few subjects.
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About Us
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 66 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We sincerely hope that you will be delighted with the opportunities available for your child because we are incredibly proud of our academies and the quality of care and education we offer.
Our relationship is set up as a collaboration between Gillingham St. Michael's and Ditchingham Academies.
For students in Reception through Year 6, both academies include mixed-age programmes that serve a number of the nearby villages.
Our collaboration is a part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, and both of our academies are served by the same local governing body.
We collaborate with the trust to create an atmosphere where schools can thrive as prosperous Academies.
The Church of England schools in our diocese have always been dedicated to cooperating and carrying out their Christian mission as organisations.
To provide the finest care possible for the children and young people under our care, we have always endeavoured to collaborate productively with other organisations and with one another.
We cherish our relationships with parents and work to keep them updated on both their child's progress and school-wide events.
Please make an appointment to see your child's teacher if you ever have any worries regarding your child.
Your child's prior learning experiences will be expanded upon as they progress through one of our academies.
Throughout their time with us, we'll keep you updated on your child's progress and teach them at a level that's appropriate for them.
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Our relationship is set up as a collaboration between Gillingham St. Michael's and Ditchingham Academies.
For students in Reception through Year 6, both academies include mixed-age programmes that serve a number of the nearby villages.
Our collaboration is a part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, and both of our academies are served by the same local governing body.
We collaborate with the trust to create an atmosphere where schools can thrive as prosperous Academies.
The Church of England schools in our diocese have always been dedicated to cooperating and carrying out their Christian mission as organisations.
To provide the finest care possible for the children and young people under our care, we have always endeavoured to collaborate productively with other organisations and with one another.
We cherish our relationships with parents and work to keep them updated on both their child's progress and school-wide events.
Please make an appointment to see your child's teacher if you ever have any worries regarding your child.
Your child's prior learning experiences will be expanded upon as they progress through one of our academies.
Throughout their time with us, we'll keep you updated on your child's progress and teach them at a level that's appropriate for them.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 21.8 | 13.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 97 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 95 3 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 27% 11 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 96 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 92 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
