Ludwell Primary School vs Port Regis Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludwell Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students
| Measure | Ludwell Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1578 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #14270 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 89 | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 305 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Shaftesbury | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ludwell.wilts.sch.uk | www.portregis.com |
The verdict
- •Port Regis Preparatory School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 89.
- •Ludwell Primary School is a academy school while Port Regis Preparatory School is a independent 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 Ludwell Primary School better than Port Regis Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ludwell Primary School and Port Regis Preparatory School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Shaftesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludwell Primary School: 89. Port Regis Preparatory School: 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludwell Primary School and Port Regis Preparatory School rank in South West?
Ludwell Primary School is 1578th of 1,695 and Port Regis Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).