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Ludlow Church of England School
Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.1 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
623
Capacity
700
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.9, the school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to similar institutions. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, and only 32% of parents would recommend it, indicating some concerns about overall satisfaction. While the school has strengths in academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, the low parent satisfaction and limited EBacc entry may be areas for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Parent View (94 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
My child feels safe
67%
Progress is communicated
59%
My child is happy
57%
My child makes good progress
53%
Good range of subjects
53%
School has high expectations
53%
I'd recommend this school
32%
School responds to concerns
30%
Behaviour is good
28%
School supports development
25%
School keeps me informed
22%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
White Other8.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.37781, -2.72796 · SY8 1GJ
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN144435
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ludlowschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ludlow Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
Ludlow Church of England School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Ludlow Church of England School a good school?
Ludlow Church of England School scores 2.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ludlow Church of England School?
Based on 94 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ludlow Church of England School receives a satisfaction score of 43% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ludlow Church of England School in GCSEs?
Ludlow Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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