The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 623
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 22.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Stoppard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ludlow Church of England School a selective school?
No. Ludlow Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ludlow Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Ludlow Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ludlow Church of England School?
Ludlow Church of England School currently has 623 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ludlow Church of England School take?
Ludlow Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ludlow Church of England School?
Ludlow Church of England School is in Ludlow, SY8 1GJ, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ludlow Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Ludlow Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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