Ludlow Primary School vs St Laurence CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludlow Primary School
Ludlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
397 students
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Ludlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Ludlow Primary School Ludlow, West Midlands | St Laurence CofE Primary School Ludlow, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #961 of 1,690 | #172 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9398 of 15,697 | #2050 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 397 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.8% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 22% |
| 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 | Ludlow | Ludlow |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ludlowprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-laurenceprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St Laurence CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 43.5).
- •St Laurence CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 60%).
- •St Laurence CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
- •Ludlow Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 237.
- •Ludlow Primary 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 Primary School better than St Laurence CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Laurence CofE Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 43.5 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 Primary School and St Laurence CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ludlow and Ludlow in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludlow Primary School: 397. St Laurence CofE Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludlow Primary School and St Laurence CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ludlow Primary School is 961st of 1,690 and St Laurence CofE Primary School is 172nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).