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Ditton Primary School
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Ditton Primary School
- Primary
- Halton WA8 7HD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have established an effective phonics curriculum. Pupils read with confidence and fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum supports pupils to build their knowledge logically. Pupils achieve well in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the most important knowledge is not identified or revisited regularly enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check what pupils know and can remember, shaping future teaching accordingly.
Support for Falling Behind: The school identifies additional needs quickly and adapts teaching to meet them effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, thoughtful, and considerate. They behave calmly and sensibly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school ensures pupils with SEND benefit from the same quality curriculum as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust staff will help with concerns, making them feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff respond instantly and persistently when pupils do not arrive at school.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate staff’s willingness to listen and act on concerns quickly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the vast array of after-school clubs and leadership roles available.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers choose appropriate activities that help pupils learn curriculum content.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils' knowledge and use this information to shape future teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not revisit important knowledge regularly enough.
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About Us
Ditton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 384 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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On behalf of the pupils, teachers, and governors at Ditton Primary School, let us send a hearty welcome to you. We consider our well-liked school to be a particularly unique environment where children can develop self-assurance and a love of learning. Families and the neighbourhood are significant to us, and the students are at the centre of everything we do at the school. We take pleasure in the welcoming environment at our school, where each student is valued for who they are as individuals and recognised for their unique skills. We want everyone's time at Ditton Primary to be enjoyable, satisfying, and full of fond memories. Every kid receives help as they develop intellectually, creatively, socially, and physically and as they learn to take responsibility for themselves and others. Our school maintains high standards for conduct and offers all pupils a top-notch education. Every student will receive the care they need from our instructors and staff via a challenging curriculum that encourages lifelong learning. We are confident that you will find our school to be a welcoming environment where your children may feel safe and enjoy being a part of our school family. We would be happy to address any queries or issues you may have. We are excited to get to know you and your family.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 19.2 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 99 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 100 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 56% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.04% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | - | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.09% | 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 | - |
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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ditton Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1