Ludwell Primary School vs Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 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
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
| Measure | Ludwell Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1578 of 1,695 | #1453 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14270 of 15,697 | #13167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 89 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.semley.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 18.1).
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 35%).
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 89.
- •Ludwell Primary School is a academy school while Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Ludwell Primary School better than Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (25.1 vs 18.1 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 Ludwell Primary School and Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Shaftesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludwell Primary School: 89. Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludwell Primary School and Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Ludwell Primary School is 1578th of 1,695 and Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1453rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).