Ditton Primary School
Widnes, WA8 7HD · Halton · primary school
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32nd of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.1/10 against 1,237 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ditton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 322 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2023 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Ditton Primary School
Overview
Ditton Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights that pupils are happy, feel safe, and take pride in their learning within a school that has decisively addressed previous weaknesses since joining its multi-academy trust. Leaders maintain high expectations, and staff provide a warm, supportive environment that fosters strong relationships and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a ‘warm welcome’ and value ‘caring relationships’ with staff, making them feel safe and supported.
- The school has established a ‘new, coherent curriculum’ that helps pupils build knowledge logically, with most achieving well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a priority; an ‘effective phonics curriculum’ enables pupils to read with ‘confidence and fluency’ and enjoy sharing books.
- Pupils behave well, are ‘kind, thoughtful and considerate’, and benefit from a ‘vast array of after-school clubs’ and leadership roles.
- Trustees and governors ‘fulfil their responsibilities diligently’ and hold the leadership team to account, while staff value the ‘high-quality professional development’ provided.
Areas to improve
- The school must ‘finalise its curriculum thinking’ in a small number of subjects where teachers are not clear about the most important knowledge to teach.
- Teachers should ensure they ‘routinely focus on the most important concepts’ in some subjects to help pupils embed key knowledge in their memories.
- The school needs to further support pupils and families with ‘persistent absence’ to prevent this from limiting achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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