Ditton Park Academy
Slough, SL3 7UX · Slough · secondary school
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10th of 15 secondary schools in Slough we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.6/10 against 856 of them, against 4.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.4 · 43 | 30% | 1.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.06 · 55 | 25% | 1.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.7 · 48 | 10% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ditton Park Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. In 2024/25, 51.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,131 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,131. 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 reach the national median in Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches capacity exactly?
What Ofsted said about Ditton Park Academy
Overview
Ditton Park Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "vibrant and inclusive" environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds mix happily. The report highlights strong, supportive relationships between staff and pupils, with learners who "enjoy learning here and achieve well." Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, fostering a positive atmosphere where bullying is rare and discrimination is not tolerated.
Strengths
- Pupils are "very proud" of their school, benefiting from strong pastoral support and a culture where they feel safe and well supported.
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and teach with enthusiasm, using clear routines to help pupils recall important knowledge and build upon previous learning.
- The school is "very well led," with a community that shares leaders’ ambitious vision; staff appreciate the focus on workload and well-being.
- Sixth-form students receive extensive support for future education or employment, resulting in high proportions successfully entering further education, employment, or training.
- The house system and tutoring programme make a "significant contribution" to personal development, including relevant PSHE topics like online safety and healthy relationships.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not consistently adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leading to variable achievement; leaders must ensure staff are equipped to support these pupils effectively.
- Strategies to support reading across the curriculum are not yet embedded, meaning early-stage readers do not always receive precisely targeted support for accuracy and fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "well-established safeguarding culture" where all staff understand their responsibilities and robust systems ensure concerns are followed up quickly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.0 |
| 2024/25 | 47.4 |
| 2025/26 | 45.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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