The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jill France (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bitterley, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3HF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)'s Ofsted rating?
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)?
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) take?
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)?
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) is in Ludlow, SY8 3HF, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) have a sixth form?
No, Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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