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15:05 PM - 9 May 2025

Staff and pupils observed a 2 minutes silence on Thursday and spent time this week learning more about VE Day. Children in Year 3 made VE Day party invitations and the week ended with a special assembly pic.twitter.com/9XN0ip4kjA— Thames Ditton Jrs () May 9, 2025

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11:43 AM - 2 May 2025

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11:30 AM - 27 Mar 2025

Thank you to everyone that helped us raise money for Comic Relief. We are happy to announce that we reached our target of £350. If anyone still wants to contribute you may do so on our JustGiving page URL: https://t.co/ndCJ7GriK5 — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 27, 2025

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12:20 PM - 24 Mar 2025

What an absolute treat today to have a visit from Derek Paravicini & Professor Adam Ockelford. amazed the children with his piano playing skills, his ability to play back a piece after hearing it for the first time and his willingness to play songs on request pic.twitter.com/sqIfZX6vfr— Thames Ditton Jrs () March 24, 2025

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11:31 AM - 20 Mar 2025

It’s beautiful here Year 4 are already having a great time. pic.twitter.com/hWy1onDhet— Thames Ditton Jrs () March 20, 2025

05:56 AM - 20 Mar 2025

Year 4 are off today to for their first Residential. Pond dipping and shelter building are amongst the activities they’ll be taking part in. Bed making may prove to be the toughest assignment though! — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 20, 2025

06:46 AM - 6 Mar 2025

It’s We are looking forward to seeing which character from a book you have chosen to be today. Don’t forget to spend your book voucher - there are so many wonderful books to choose from. — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 6, 2025

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15:59 PM - 28 Feb 2025

TDJS Explorer Program - https://t.co/TXPHHTQLXB We are very proud to announce the launch of our TDJS Explorer Program! Every term, new Explorer Program sheets will be released on our website. Eventually, each subject will have an Explorer element to it.— Thames Ditton Jrs () February 28, 2025

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09:59 AM - 28 Jan 2025

This Friday!! How will you wear yours? pic.twitter.com/QGMA4glsEU— Thames Ditton Jrs () January 28, 2025

05:51 AM - 12 Dec 2024

It’s - wear your Christmas jumpers and donate money to — Thames Ditton Jrs () December 12, 2024

Headteacher's Welcome

Dear Parents, Carers and Pupils,

Welcome to Thames Ditton Junior School – a progressive, ambitious school in the heart of Elmbridge.

At TDJS, we’re unapologetically focused on what works best for children. We don’t follow trends or stick with methods just because “that’s the way it’s always been done.” Every decision we make is deliberate, based on research, and designed to give our pupils the strongest possible start in life.

When you visit us, you’ll see this in action:

  • A curriculum that builds knowledge over time, layer by layer, preparing pupils for success beyond primary school.
  • A consistent teaching and learning model that brings clarity, structure, and high expectations to every classroom.
  • A sharp focus on reading—because we know that building reading mileage and fluency opens doors to every subject, every opportunity, and every future.
  • A commitment to core skills—ensuring pupils master the basics so they can free up brain space to think creatively, solve problems, and explore ideas deeply.

We’re ambitious for every child—not just in what they achieve here, but in the strong foundations they take forward into the next stage of their education. TDJS is a safe and happy place where pupils thrive and flourish, thanks to the excellent pastoral care and support they receive.

Our journey as a school has been one of reflection, challenge, and growth. We are proud of how far we’ve come, but we’re never standing still. Every element of our curriculum, our teaching, and our approach is the result of deliberate design and intentionality—always evolving to ensure it makes the greatest possible difference for our pupils.

Our staff team is dedicated, hard-working, and united by a shared commitment to excellence and care. We model what it means to be human: we work hard, we make mistakes, and we learn from them. 

If you’re looking for a school where every decision is carefully considered, where we’re always improving and building for the future, we’d love to welcome you. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. 

Matt lewis

All the best,
Matt Lewis
Headteacher