Ludlow Church of England School
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Attainment 8 of 41.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.47
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.74, -0.20]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 110 | 41.9 | — | 53.6% | 16.4% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 110 | 41.4 | -0.47 | 55.5% | 14.5% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 101 | 42.8 | -0.31 | 57.0% | 17.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 109 | 42.5 | -0.38 | 55.0% | 19.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Shropshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 144435 |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Michael Stoppard |
| Trust | DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | SY8 1GJ |
| Latest pupils | 110 |
| FSM eligible | 22.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ
www.ludlowschool.comView local authority page1584872691| DfE number | 4501 |
| UKPRN | 10063121 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |