Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy, Bungay
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bungay, part of The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 5 schools in Bungay with published results, and 10,901st of 14,452 across England. It was 66% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy are St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery (1.2 miles, Good, 38% reading, 23% maths); Bungay Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 56% reading, 36% maths); Ellingham VC Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 50% reading, 60% maths); and Earsham Church of England Primary Academy (1.8 miles, 73% reading, 82% maths).
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Edmund's RC Primary School and NurseryBungay Primary SchoolEllingham VC Primary SchoolEarsham Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is one of 42 schools run by The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 42 schools in The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
Who goes there
6.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 2 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village hall (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
18.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
69 pupils
105 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bungay
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bungay
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
65
Total Pupils
29
Boys
36
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,981
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,430
Per pupil
£497k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
3.5%
Persistent absence
57
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 66% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy average 21.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy has around 65 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
4% of sessions were missed at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 3.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is at Rider Haggard Way, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2RE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)