Lucton School vs Orleton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucton School
Leominster · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
265 students
Orleton CofE Primary School
Ludlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
175 students
| Measure | Lucton School Leominster, West Midlands | Orleton CofE Primary School Ludlow, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #472 of 493 | #286 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3955 of 4,090 | #3160 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 265 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 175 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 19.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.59 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | – |
| town | Leominster | Ludlow |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.luctonschool.org/ | www.orleton.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Orleton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 10.1).
- •Lucton School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 175.
- •Lucton School is a independent school while Orleton CofE 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 Lucton School better than Orleton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orleton CofE Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 10.1 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 Lucton School and Orleton CofE Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Leominster and Ludlow in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lucton School: 265. Orleton CofE Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lucton School and Orleton CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lucton School is 472nd of 493 and Orleton CofE Primary School is 286th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).