Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Bungay, NR35 2RE · Norfolk · primary school
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132nd of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,927 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between current results and national expectations? What specific strategies are in place to improve attainment in reading and writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing recent performance data?
What Ofsted said about Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as “very happy” at this school, where they “understand and live up to the school’s values of friendship, creativity and respect.” The report highlights a “safe environment” in which pupils develop independence and confidence, supported by a “broad and interesting” curriculum that fosters a love of learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “planned carefully” with learning broken down into “well-sequenced steps” in most subjects, helping pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Children in the early years “get off to a flying start” in a “calm learning environment” and are “well prepared for the curriculum in Year 1.”
- Teachers’ enthusiasm for reading is “infectious,” with a “wealth of interesting books” that inspire pupils and complement the English curriculum.
- Staff provide a range of extra-curricular clubs, and pupils learn to be “confident, considerate citizens” through personal, social and health education.
- Local governors and trustees are “very well informed” and ensure leaders meet regularly to share expertise and provide professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should break down knowledge and skills into small steps “consistently well” across all curriculum subjects, as this is not yet evident in a few areas.
- Leaders should continue to work with families to ensure all pupils attend well, as a small number remain routinely absent, causing gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff well trained and any concern recorded and reported to the correct people.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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