Ludgershall Castle Primary School
Andover, SP11 9RB · Wiltshire · primary school
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128th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,924 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ludgershall Castle Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Book Club, Code Club, Cooking, Lego, New Age Kurling, Sketching, Crafts, Dance, Choir, Cricket, and Football. Trips include visits to the Winchester Science Museum, the beach, an aquarium, and the theatre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 43.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment figures?
What Ofsted said about Ludgershall Castle Primary School
Overview
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “safe and happy” and enjoy strong relationships with staff. The report highlights a well-designed curriculum that helps pupils build on previous learning, particularly in mathematics and reading, fostering a positive attitude towards education.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning” and understand the importance of being “kind and respectful”.
- The curriculum is “well designed”, with specific approaches like ‘flashback’ in mathematics helping pupils “remember more over time”.
- Leaders are “passionate about reading”, ensuring disadvantaged pupils read daily and securing knowledge of phonics through a new early reading curriculum.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support and “take part in the full life of the school”.
- Staff report that leaders value their contributions, with “well-being and workload” being considered.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is “not consistently effective across all subjects”, meaning pupils do not learn some subjects in enough depth.
- Curriculum leaders do not always have a “clear understanding as to how well pupils are learning their subject”.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders fostering a culture of safety and ensuring concerns are dealt with swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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