Ditton Infant School
Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ditton Infant School is a primary school in Aylesford for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2022, report published 23 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2022
Pupils thrive in this school because leaders have created a culture that promotes kindness and respect for each other. Pupils feel safe because staff take the time to listen and resolve their worries. Bullying or unkindness are extremely rare, but staff deal with these well so friendships can quickly resume. The 'Golden Rules' are well understood by all pupils. Everyone tries to be their very best so they are recognised in the 'Golden Book' for demonstrating the school values. Pupils know that staff have very high expectations of what they can achieve and do. Pupils strive to demonstrate the behaviours of being a 'Persevering Parrot' by trying their very best in lessons. Learning ventures outside the classroom in the forest school where staff help pupils develop their leadership and problem-solving skills. Leaders prioritise pupils' safety by teaching important skills such as how to cross a road safely and to be aware of strangers. Pupils leave school well equipped with the life skills they need as they grow up. Pupils are eager to learn. Learning is interesting because it reflects pupils' interests as well covering the important knowledge that they might need in the future. Teachers shape this learning into lessons that inspire and motivate pupils to want to know more.
What the school should improve
- Staff are not always clear on the specific support pupils with SEND need to achieve well. This means these pupils do not always learn the knowledge they need to help them keep up with the curriculum and become independent learners. Leaders must ensure that all staff have the knowledge and expertise required to help all pupils with SEND achieve well.
- Leaders know that pupils who find reading more difficult are not provided with enough opportunities to read to a well-trained adult. These pupils do not rapidly develop the confidence to become fluent readers, and gaps in phonics knowledge go unaddressed. Leaders must realise their plans to provide additional targeted support so these pupils catch up and keep up with the planned reading curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
110 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Ditton Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 44% met the expected standard |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Brookfield Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Brookfield Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lunsford Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Kreiselmeier
- Phone
- 01732844107
- Address
- Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6EB
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118858
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.