Ludlow Junior School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 422 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludlow Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
579 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
428 students
| Measure | Ludlow Junior School Southampton, South East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1356 of 2,471 | #437 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7798 of 15,697 | #2287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 579 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ludlow-junior.org.uk/ | www.spcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 50.8).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 66%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Ludlow Junior School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 428.
- •Ludlow Junior School is a academy school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ludlow Junior School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 50.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ludlow Junior School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludlow Junior School: 579. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludlow Junior School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Ludlow Junior School is 1356th of 2,471 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 437th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).