PrimaryOfsted: Outstanding

Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School

Sugden Road, Long Ditton, KT7 0AD

Academic performance

N/A

Progress 8

N/A

Attainment 8

Not published

Absence rate

233

Pupils

Latest Ofsted

OutstandingInspected March 2024
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Based on official Ofsted data.

Inspection intelligence

Official Ofsted report

Inspection summary

Latest inspection · March 2024

Long Ditton St Mary's CofE Junior School is an outstanding school where pupils achieve highly across all subjects. Inspectors noted that the school provides a highly engaging and ambitious curriculum, underpinned by deep-rooted values of love, respect, and compassion.

Strengths

What inspectors noted positively.

  • Achievement is exceptional, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The curriculum is meticulously mapped to ensure pupils build a detailed body of knowledge and skills.
  • Pupils behave exceptionally well, creating a calm and orderly environment free from distraction.
  • Teachers effectively use questioning and assessment to deepen understanding and rectify misunderstandings.
  • The school offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, from road safety projects to musical performances.

Things parents should investigate

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

  • The upcoming federation with Long Ditton Infant School and Nursery scheduled for September 2024.
  • The range of clubs and additional activities on offer to develop specific pupil interests.
  • The support provided for pupils whose attendance falls below expected levels.
  • The availability and provision of the on-site breakfast and after-school wraparound care.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leadership

Governors and leaders are knowledgeable and diligent, maintaining a positive balance between challenging staff and supporting their well-being.

Inspection highlights

Pupils delight in attending this inspirational school.
In-depth science investigations and musical performances.
Highly focused and effective teaching supported by tailored staff training.
Pupils achieve highly in national tests for reading and mathematics.

These summaries are generated from official Ofsted reports and public information. Fammove does not replace the original inspection report and does not provide official advice.

School information

Address

Sugden Road, Long Ditton, KT7 0AD

Town

Surbiton

County

Surrey

Local authority

Surrey

URN

125180

Phase

Primary

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