Ludlow Church of England School
Academy converter11-16Faith priority
Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow, SY8 1GJ
Headteacher: Mr Michael StoppardSchool website ↗Pupils: 110 (capacity: 700)Part of DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ofsted Rating Inspected 7 May 2025Full report ↗
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer gives a single overall grade.
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
GCSE Results (2024/25)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Progress 8 scores for 2024/25 are not used for accountability purposes following the KS2 assessment disruption. Treat with caution.
Attainment 8ⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
41.9
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
56.4%
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
30.0%
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc16.4%
EBacc Grade 4+11.8%
EBacc Grade 5+8.2%
EBacc average point score3.52
Results Over Time
Admissions
Faith priority — This school has a faith-based admissions priority (Church of England).
Year 7 places per year (PAN)
118
Total applications
165
1st preference applications
115
Families who got their first choice
1.0%
✓ Places were available last year
Historical distance cut-off data is not available for this school. Contact the admissions authority for oversubscription criteria details.
Wellbeing & Context
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Pupils receiving SEN supportⓘSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
19.1%
SEN support without an EHCP
Pupils with an EHCPⓘEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)% of pupils with a formal EHCP — a legal plan for pupils with significant additional needs
1.8%
Education, Health and Care Plan
Total pupils
110
Capacity: 700
Location
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Historical Results
| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Eng & Maths 4+ | EBacc entry % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 | - | 56.4% | 16.4% |