Ditton CofE Junior School
New Road, Aylesford, ME20 6AE
Pupils
217
Ages
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
217
Headteacher
Mrs Sheila Ward
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About Ditton CofE Junior School
Ditton CofE Junior School is a primary school in Ditton, Aylesford, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. It admits both boys and girls. It is a Church of England school.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 29/10/2019
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Ditton CofE Junior School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Ditton CofE Junior School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria. As a Church of England school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Ditton CofE Junior School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerDitton CofE Junior School results and attendance
KS2 results
Not published
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Not published
Free school meals
SEND support at Ditton CofE Junior School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Ditton CofE Junior School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Ditton CofE Junior School term dates: Ditton CofE Junior School term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 23 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
Ditton CofE Junior School: frequently asked questions
What type of school is Ditton CofE Junior School?
Ditton CofE Junior School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Ditton CofE Junior School cover?
Ditton CofE Junior School serves pupils aged 7 to 11.
What SEND support does Ditton CofE Junior School offer?
Ditton CofE Junior School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is Ditton CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Ditton CofE Junior School Requires Improvement after its inspection on 29 October 2019.
Where is Ditton CofE Junior School?
Ditton CofE Junior School is at New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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