The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 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 sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Harriet Collins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Coronation Drive, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ludwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ludwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ludwell Primary School?
Ludwell Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ludwell Primary School take?
Ludwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ludwell Primary School?
Ludwell Primary School is in Shaftesbury, SP7 9ND, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ludwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ludwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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