Thames Ditton Junior School is a primary school in Thames Ditton, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Thames Ditton Junior School currently has around 369 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 5.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, KT7 0BS |
| Website: | www.tdjs.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02083983039 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Matthew Lewis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148799 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/03/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 436 |
| Number of Pupils: | 369 |
| Number of Boys: | 197 |
| Number of Girls: | 172 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.70% | 272 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 12 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 12 |
| Chinese | 3.00% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close , KT7 0BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Ditton Infant School Speer Road , KT7 0PW | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton Hampton Court Way , KT7 0LP | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Sugden Road , Long Ditton KT7 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 604 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Green Preparatory School Weston Green Road , KT7 0JN | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emberhurst School 94 Ember Lane , KT10 8EN | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough House Nursery School 48 Effingham Road , Long Ditton KT6 5LB | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grantchester House School 5 Hinchley Way , Hinchley Wood KT10 0BD | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock House School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.