Ludwell Primary School vs Wardour Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.2 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
Wardour Catholic Primary School
Tisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | Ludwell Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | Wardour Catholic Primary School Tisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1578 of 1,695 | #399 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14270 of 15,697 | #3959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 89 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Tisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ludwell.wilts.sch.uk | www.wardour.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wardour Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 18.1).
- •Wardour Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 35%).
- •Wardour Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Wardour Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 89.
- •Ludwell Primary School is a academy school while Wardour 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 Ludwell Primary School better than Wardour Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wardour Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.8 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 Wardour Catholic Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Tisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludwell Primary School: 89. Wardour Catholic Primary School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludwell Primary School and Wardour Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Ludwell Primary School is 1578th of 1,695 and Wardour Catholic Primary School is 399th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).