Ludlow Church of England School vs Wigmore School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 11 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
Wigmore School
Leominster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
467 students
| Measure | Ludlow Church of England School Ludlow, West Midlands | Wigmore School Leominster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 493 | #101 of 493 |
| National rank | #2488 of 4,090 | #1280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 626 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 626 | 467 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | 48.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.4% | 67% |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ludlow | Leominster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ludlowschool.com | www.wigmoreschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wigmore School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 39.3).
- •Ludlow Church of England School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 467.
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 Wigmore School?
On the Success Index (England), Wigmore School ranks higher (64.3 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 Wigmore School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ludlow and Leominster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludlow Church of England School: 626. Wigmore School: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludlow Church of England School and Wigmore School rank in West Midlands?
Ludlow Church of England School is 264th of 493 and Wigmore School is 101st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).