How many pupils does Ludlow Church of England School have?

Ludlow Church of England School has 623 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ludlow Church of England School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ludlow Church of England School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 in 2025/26.

Is Ludlow Church of England School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ludlow Church of England School is part of DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ludlow Church of England School?

Ludlow Church of England School is located at Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ.

Ludlow Church of England School

Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ

Not rated

Inspected 7 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

623

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ludlow Church of England School

Ludlow Church of England School is an academy converter in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 623 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 (2025/26). 23.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 623 / 700 (89%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.8%

Free school meals

4.3%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

14.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.0

Attainment 8

106 pupils

28.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

27.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

34.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.1 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

7.2

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

£52,146

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,229 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,266

Spend per pupil

£7,673

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ
Phone: 01584872691
Headteacher: Michael Stoppard
Website: www.ludlowschool.com

Academy Trust

DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Ludlow Church of England School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Ludlow

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Ludlow will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ludlow Church of England School?: Ludlow Church of England School is an academy converter in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Ludlow Church of England School have?: Ludlow Church of England School has 623 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ludlow Church of England School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ludlow Church of England School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 in 2025/26.
Is Ludlow Church of England School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ludlow Church of England School is part of DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ludlow Church of England School?: Ludlow Church of England School is located at Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number144435