The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 58%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Jemma Crosby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ludworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ludworth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ludworth Primary School?
Ludworth Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ludworth Primary School take?
Ludworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ludworth Primary School?
Ludworth Primary School is in Durham, DH6 1LZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ludworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ludworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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