Ditton Lodge Primary School
Newmarket, CB8 8BL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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3rd of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 3,837 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 96.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.97 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ditton Lodge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 96.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, German, Cooking, Street Dance, Karate, Box to be Fit, and Circus clubs. Sports include Tennis, BMXing, Freestyle Footballing, and a Daily Active Mile. Arts and music provision covers Yoga, Willow Art, and Dance. The school hosts a Panto trip and offers an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the after-school club structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Ditton Lodge Primary School
Overview
Ditton Lodge Primary School is described as a place where pupils "thrive in a safe, caring community" and are "extremely well prepared for secondary school socially and academically." The report highlights an "ambitious, logically ordered curriculum" that is "extremely well taught," resulting in high achievement across all pupil groups, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with outcomes "well above the national averages" in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils being "polite and respectful" and valuing each other’s right to learn.
- Attendance is "well above the national averages," supported by a "strong pastoral system" and effective interventions.
- Inclusion is robust, with "expert staff" ensuring no pupil faces disadvantage and all are fully included in school life.
- The personal development programme is "impressive," helping pupils embrace diversity and understand fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff have the expertise to "maximise opportunities for high-quality interactions with children in the early years," as some current interactions do not fully support knowledge acquisition or routines.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 96% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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