Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School vs Thames Ditton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
Thames Ditton Junior School
Thames Ditton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
| Measure | Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Surbiton, South East | Thames Ditton Junior School Thames Ditton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #236 of 2,471 | #166 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1109 of 15,697 | #741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 236 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Surbiton | Thames Ditton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longdittonstmarysschool.co.uk/ | www.tdjs.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thames Ditton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 87.5).
- •Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 79%).
- •Thames Ditton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 11%).
- •Thames Ditton Junior School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 236.
- •Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School is a local authority school while Thames Ditton Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School better than Thames Ditton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Thames Ditton Junior School ranks higher (90.6 vs 87.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School and Thames Ditton Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Surbiton and Thames Ditton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School: 236. Thames Ditton Junior School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School and Thames Ditton Junior School rank in South East?
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School is 236th of 2,471 and Thames Ditton Junior School is 166th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).