Ludlow Church of England School vs St Laurence CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludlow Church of England School
Ludlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
626 students
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Ludlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Ludlow Church of England School Ludlow, West Midlands | St Laurence CofE Primary School Ludlow, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #264 of 493 | #172 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2488 of 4,090 | #2050 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 626 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 626 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ludlow | Ludlow |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ludlowschool.com | www.st-laurenceprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St Laurence CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 39.3).
- •Ludlow Church of England School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 237.
- •Ludlow Church of England School is a academy school while St Laurence 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 Ludlow Church of England School better than St Laurence CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Laurence CofE Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 39.3 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 Ludlow Church of England School and St Laurence CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ludlow and Ludlow in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludlow Church of England School: 626. St Laurence CofE Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludlow Church of England School and St Laurence CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ludlow Church of England School is 264th of 493 and St Laurence CofE Primary School is 172nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).