Ludwell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Coronation Drive Ludwell Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9ND |
| Phone | 01747828519 |
| Reference Number | 147595 |
Ludwell Primary School has demonstrated a solid overall performance, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school benefits from a supportive trust, which has prioritized improving the quality of education since its establishment as an academy. The inclusive culture promotes high-quality pastoral care, and pupils are engaged and enthusiastic learners, which reflects positively on the school's community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.91%
Girls: 51.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 6 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral care for pupils
- High levels of pupil engagement in learning
- Effective leadership and management
- Ambitious curriculum designed for mixed-aged classes
- Strong subject knowledge among staff
- Development of pupil voice and leadership through school councils
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of precise knowledge sequencing in a few subjects
- Some pupils with SEND do not develop independence during lessons
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 35% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 99 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.5 | ||
| Maths | -7.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 5 |
Previous Years
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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ |
2.28 miles |
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Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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2.82 miles |
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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
St James's Street, St James St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ |
2.92 miles |
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Wardour Catholic Primary School
Wardour, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6RF |
3.24 miles |
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Port Regis Preparatory School
Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA |
3.73 miles |
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Sandroyd School
Rushmore House, Salisbury, SP5 5QD |
3.87 miles |
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Motcombe CofE Primary School
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT |
3.99 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF |
4.33 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
Weaveland Road, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6HJ |
4.99 miles |
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Coombe House School
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1.33 miles |
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Shaftesbury School
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER |
2.33 miles |