“A happy, thriving, and successful learning community.” That’s Thames Ditton Infant School’s proud claim. The school welcomes you to be part of it. Thames Ditton Infant School values honesty. It also values independence and resilience. The school shows kindness. It shows respect and co-operation too.
Thames Ditton Infant School stands on Speer Road. This is in Thames Ditton. The postcode is KT7 0PW. You can call them on 02083985842. Their website is www.thames-ditton-infant.surrey.sch.uk.
Thames Ditton Infant School is a primary school. It falls under the Surrey Local Education Authority. The school is relatively small. It is a mixed-gender school.
Ofsted inspectors recently rated Thames Ditton Infant School as ‘Good’. The school gets a score. This is based on how well pupils perform in up to eight qualifications. These include English and maths. They include three English Baccalaureate qualifications. These are sciences, computer science, history, geography, and languages. There are also three other additional approved qualifications.
The English Baccalaureate is not a test. It is not a qualification. It is a measure. It provides information about a particular range of qualifications.
Mrs Elspeth Leach is the headteacher. The age range is 5 to 7. It is a primary school. Thames Ditton Infant School is a foundation school. The school is part of The Ember Learning Trust. It is a mixed gender school. The URN is 124968.
Thames Ditton Infant School is open. Its admissions policy is not applicable. The school does not have a sixth form. School capacity is 240. The number of pupils is 234. The school has special classes. The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6. This is 2.6%.
The school has special classes for Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a SEN unit. The unit has space for 7 pupils. Currently it has 4 pupils.
Pupils at Thames Ditton Infant School feel happy and safe. This is because of the caring culture. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They look forward to learning new things. They respect their teachers. They like to be with their friends. Pupils are bright and lively. They are eager to please.
Leaders set high expectations. Pupils rise to the challenge. They know that staff expect them to be polite. They should always try their best. Pupils are kind to each other. They are proud of how friendly their school is.
Pupils behave well in lessons. They concentrate on their learning. Pupils say bullying is not an issue. If bullying occurs staff respond quickly. They respond effectively.
Pupils really enjoy playing together. They play in the beautiful school grounds. There are many activities to choose from. A range of activities helps pupils develop their interests. They can develop their talents. There are lunchtime and after-school clubs. Art, French, football and choir are examples.
Parents are overwhelmingly positive about Thames Ditton Infant School. They appreciate the inclusive approach. They feel pupils are treated as individuals. Everyone works together. They enable all pupils to thrive. Pupils feel that they belong.
Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. They continue to refine their offer. This is beyond English, mathematics and science. Leaders have identified essential knowledge. They have also identified the skills that all pupils should learn. They should also remember them. In mathematics, teachers carefully check. They make sure all pupils learn the important concepts well. This includes those in the early years.
The teaching of reading is effective at Thames Ditton Infant School. Leaders have strengthened their offer. They use a new phonics programme. They give high-quality training to all staff. Teachers follow the phonics programme meticulously.
Leaders prioritise pupils’ personal development. Pupils know why it is important to listen. They know they must show respect to others. Leaders offer a wide range of opportunities. These foster pupils’ interests. They enhance the curriculum.
Governors are knowledgeable and skilled. They work effectively alongside leaders. They develop strategic plans. They rigorously check these are working. Governors offer useful support. This helps leaders achieve their ambitious goals. Staff are very proud to be part of the team at Thames Ditton Infant School. They appreciate and value that leaders are considerate. They think about their workload and well-being.