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Ditton Park Academy
Slough·South East·Free School
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Ditton Park Academy is a secondary free school in Slough, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Ditton Park Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.06 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 49.0, 76% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 10.0%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.0%.
After leaving Ditton Park Academy, student destinations include 74% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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Ditton Park Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.06, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 49.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
76% of students at Ditton Park Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Ditton Park Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Ditton Park Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Ditton Park Academy is 10.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Ditton Park Academy, 74% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Ditton Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ditton Park Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ditton Park Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
370/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
130/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.5
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Datchet Rail Station
1.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Child is Happy
42%
Child Feels Safe
47%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.