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Inspected March 2024

Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (March 2024)

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

Surbiton

Sugden Road, Long Ditton, KT7 0AD

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Latest report · March 2024

Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (March 2024)

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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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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.

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Performance & attendance

Achievement

KS2 expected standard

84%

KS2 higher standard

11%

Attendance

Attendance rate

96.7%

Absence rate

3.31%

Persistent absence

4.49%

Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025

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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll233
TownSurbiton
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026

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Inspection date
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