Is Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 May 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 69th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy

Rider Haggard Way, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2RE

Local ranking69th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 May 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 69
Boys: 29 (45%)
Girls: 36 (55%)
Capacity: 140 (46% full)
SEND: 7.3%
FSM Eligible: 15.9%
EAL: 7.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 5.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.6
Budget per Pupil: £22,986/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.8%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
White Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Other: 1.4%

92.8%

White British

2.9%

Asian Indian

1.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01986893277

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Rider Haggard Way

Bungay, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 140545
UKPRN: 10044564
Establishment No.: 2054
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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