Ludwell Primary School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9ND · Wiltshire · primary school
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158th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 3,927 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ludwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 89 pupils against a stated capacity of 103. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Ludwell Primary School
Overview
Ludwell Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a positive culture underpinned by the motto ‘inspiring creativity, fostering compassion, nurturing excellence’. Pupils benefit from ‘high-quality pastoral care’ and respond well to clear behavioural expectations, displaying ‘positive attitudes to learning’. The school has successfully reversed previous underachievement, particularly in mathematics, through a carefully sequenced curriculum and strong staff subject knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy the ‘enquiry curriculum’ and actively contribute to discussions, with ‘pupil voice’ cited as a strength where ideas are valued.
- The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils developing as ‘local and global citizens’ through trips, charity work, and local events.
- Reading provision is effective; children in early years ‘confidently segment words and blend sounds’ thanks to staff with ‘expert subject knowledge’.
- An inclusive culture supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with effective systems for identifying needs and setting targets.
- Staff training ensures confident teaching, using strategies like ‘think, pair and share’ to help pupils gain confidence in explaining their knowledge.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not identified or sequenced knowledge with enough precision, limiting the depth of pupils’ subject knowledge.
- Teaching does not always build independence for some pupils with SEND, leading to excessive reliance on adult support during lessons.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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