Best 3 Primary schools in Ludlow – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Laurence CofE Primary School (Primary) in Ludlow; Ludlow Primary School (Primary) in Ludlow; Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) (Primary) in Ludlow — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Laurence CofE Primary School, Ludlow Primary School and Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided). They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Ludlow, Shropshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Laurence CofE Primary School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Laurence CofE Primary School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all within the DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Laurence CofE Primary School SY8 1TP	Ludlow Primary School SY8 1HX	Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) SY8 3HF
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1TP	Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1HX	Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3HF
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Apr 2024	2 4 Mar 2024	2 4 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	250	510	130
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Shropshire (893)	DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.st-laurenceprimary.com	www.ludlowprimaryschool.co.uk	www.bitterleyschool.co.uk
Telephone	01584872766	01584873602	01584890228
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Laurence CofE Primary School

SY8 1TP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1TP
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Shropshire (893)
Website: www.st-laurenceprimary.com
Telephone: 01584872766

Ludlow Primary School

SY8 1HX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1HX
Ofsted: 2 4 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.ludlowprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01584873602

Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)

SY8 3HF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 3HF
Ofsted: 2 4 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.bitterleyschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01584890228

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.