The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Lowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2003 | Inspection
Location
Short Street, Ludgershall, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 9RB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ludgershall Castle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ludgershall Castle Primary School?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ludgershall Castle Primary School take?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ludgershall Castle Primary School?
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is in Andover, SP11 9RB, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ludgershall Castle Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ludgershall Castle Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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