What is Ditcheat Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ditcheat Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/11/2021. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Ditcheat Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Ditcheat Primary School is a primary school in Shepton Mallet, for ages 4–11.

Where is Ditcheat Primary School?

Ditcheat Primary School is in Shepton Mallet, BA4 6RB (Somerset local authority).

How many pupils attend Ditcheat Primary School?

Ditcheat Primary School has around 79 pupils on roll.

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Ditcheat Primary School

Goodgraded 03/11/2021Ages 4–1179 pupilsDoes not apply

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Shepton Mallet, BA4 6RB

Somerset

Ditcheat Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Shepton Mallet, within the Somerset local authority. The school has around 79 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/11/2021, Ditcheat Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Shepton Mallet can view Ditcheat Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Shepton Mallet (BA4 6RB), Ditcheat Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 03/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake13.5%

Free school meals13.5%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language0.0%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.0%

Attendance94.0%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher22.8

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Shepton Mallet

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The Mendip SchoolGood · 2.3 mi Ansford AcademyRequires Improvement · 2.3 mi Castle Cary Community Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.8 mi Evercreech Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.4 mi Lovington Church of England Primary SchoolInadequate · 3.5 mi

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