Ditton Church of England Junior School, Aylesford
Ditton Church of England Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Aylesford, part of Aletheia Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 6 schools in Aylesford with published results, and 12,729th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Capacity
- 86% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ditton Church of England Junior School in detail
Ditton Church of England Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to serve Ditton Church of England Junior School as Headteacher and to work alongside our wonderful community of children, families, staff, and governors."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and choir.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Ditton Church of England Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ditton Church of England Junior School
Across Kent, 90% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Kent lodged 237 appeals against primary school offers; 166 reached a hearing and 18 succeeded (10.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ditton Church of England Junior School are Ditton Infant School (0.1 miles, Good); Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 75% reading, 73% maths); Brookfield Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 70% maths); and Brookfield Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Ditton Church of England Junior School.
Ditton Infant SchoolValley Invicta Primary School At AylesfordBrookfield Junior SchoolBrookfield Infant School
The trust
Ditton Church of England Junior School is one of 19 schools run by Aletheia Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
9.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 36 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) 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
The nearest railway station is Aylesford Rail Station, about 1080 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ditton Corner (w-bound), 350 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ditton Church of England Junior School issued 8 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ditton Church of England Junior School are Aylesford School (0.5 miles) and The Malling School (0.9 miles).
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ditton Church of England Junior School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in November 2023. Before that, as Ditton Church of England Junior School (URN 118854), it was rated Requires Improvement in October 2019.
At a Glance
29.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
26.5
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Ditton Church of England Junior School
Colour Run Success Raises £1,000 for ellenor
9 Jul 2026
Pupils Help Bring Forest School Area Back to Life
15 Jun 2026
Our OPAL Journey: Outdoor Play and Learning
4 Jun 2026
⚽ Goal-Scoring Success: Ditton Secures a Place on the Podium! 🥉
1 Jun 2026
Trust Choir Concert - A Roaring Success for Ditton
30 Mar 2026
Celebrating Tag Rugby Excellence Across Our Trust!
18 Mar 2026
From Ditton Church of England Junior School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ditton Church of England Junior School.
- Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton190m away · Ofsted: Good
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Ditton Church of England Junior School is in Kent; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 13 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
221 pupils
256 places
35 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aylesford
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
106
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,917
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,334
Per pupil
£1240k
Total funding
£79k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
23.0%
Persistent absence
235
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
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Questions parents ask about Ditton Church of England Junior School
What are SATs results like at Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Of the pupils at Ditton Church of England Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 53% did so in maths.
What is Ditton Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ditton Church of England Junior School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in November 2023. Before that, as Ditton Church of England Junior School (URN 118854), it was rated Requires Improvement in October 2019.
What is the catchment area for Ditton Church of England Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Ditton Church of England Junior School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Ditton Church of England Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 256 places.
How big are the classes at Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Classes at Ditton Church of England Junior School average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Ditton Church of England Junior School has around 211 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ditton Church of England Junior School?
6.8% of sessions were missed at Ditton Church of England Junior School in 2024/25. 23% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Ditton Church of England Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Ditton Church of England Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Ditton Church of England Junior School: Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton (190m away, rated Good by Ofsted). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 13 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ditton Church of England Junior School?
Ditton Church of England Junior School is at New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)