Ludlow Church of England School
Ludlow, SY8 1GJ · Shropshire · secondary school
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17th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 904 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.3 · 13 | 46% | 0.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.47 · 17 | 38% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.0 · 20 | 15% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ludlow Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.47 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 626 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. 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
With Progress 8 below 0, how does the school support pupils to close the gap between their starting point and national expectations? How does the curriculum prepare students for the specific demands of the local job market? What support structures are in place for pupils who need additional help to reach their potential?
What Ofsted said about Ludlow Church of England School
Overview
The report states that the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all ‘Requires improvement’. While the trust has taken ‘decisive action’ leading to improved relationships, significant issues remain regarding curriculum delivery, assessment accuracy, and consistent behaviour management.
Strengths
- Most pupils ‘behave well in lessons’, are ‘friendly and courteous’, and ‘feel safe’.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with teachers who ‘know their subjects’ and ‘explain information clearly’.
- Staff ‘adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’.
- Pupils ‘learn to respect different cultures and traditions’ and benefit from after-school clubs and leadership roles in PE.
- The school ‘accurately identifies’ additional needs for SEND pupils and provides ‘clear guidance for staff’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment does not consistently identify gaps, meaning work is not always matched to pupils’ needs, hindering progress.
- Staff do not implement the behaviour policy with ‘consistency and sound judgement’, leading to pupil confusion and misbehaviour.
- Leaders lack the expertise and opportunities required to effectively plan and carry out school improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with complete records, though leaders have not yet developed the system to provide immediate access to patterns and trends.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.4 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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