Ludwell Primary School vs Shaftesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.8 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
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students
| Measure | Ludwell Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | Shaftesbury School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1578 of 1,695 | #315 of 402 |
| National rank | #14270 of 15,697 | #3027 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 89 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 782 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.0 |
| town | Shaftesbury | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ludwell.wilts.sch.uk | www.shaftesburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shaftesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 18.1).
- •Shaftesbury School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 89.
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 Shaftesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaftesbury School ranks higher (28.8 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 Shaftesbury School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Shaftesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludwell Primary School: 89. Shaftesbury School: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludwell Primary School and Shaftesbury School rank in South West?
Ludwell Primary School is 1578th of 1,695 and Shaftesbury School is 315th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).