Ludlow Junior School, Southampton
Ludlow Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Southampton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 34th-highest of the 79 schools in Southampton with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- 96% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ludlow Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Ludlow Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 71% and 70% in Southampton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 78% in maths).
Getting a place at Ludlow Junior School
Across Southampton, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Southampton lodged 20 appeals against primary school offers; 15 reached a hearing and none succeeded.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ludlow Junior School are Ludlow Infant Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); Woolston Infant School (0.5 miles); and Sholing Infant School (0.6 miles, Outstanding).
Ludlow Infant AcademySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolWoolston Infant SchoolSholing Infant School
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ludlow Junior School (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 82% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (85%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).
Who goes there
40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 10.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 115 pupils (19.9%) received SEN support and 13 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woolston Rail Station, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ludlow Academy (adjacent), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ludlow Junior School issued 35 suspensions, 6.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ludlow Junior School are Oasis Academy Sholing (0.5 miles), Weston Secondary School (1.1 miles) and Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.2 miles).
Oasis Academy SholingWeston Secondary SchoolOasis Academy Mayfield
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ludlow Junior School creates a welcoming community where children thrive academically and personally. The school combines high expectations with strong support for individual learners, including those needing extra help, so every child can succeed. Teachers are well-trained in reading and phonics, and the school actively promotes respect, kindness and responsibility so pupils are ready for secondary school and life beyond.
Key Strengths
- Clear, well-structured curriculum that makes learning relevant and engaging, with pupils achieving well across reading, writing and mathematics -
- Strong reading programme with expert phonics teaching, and pupils enjoy accessing the library with enthusiasm -
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and additional pastoral needs, enabling them to achieve well -
- Excellent personal development programme teaching online safety, healthy relationships and respect, helping pupils become responsible citizens -
- Positive behaviour and high attendance celebrated throughout the school, with calm lessons and pupils motivated to do the right thing
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching and learning activities do not explain new knowledge or support pupils to learn intended knowledge precisely enough, hindering some pupils' learning -
- School needs to ensure all staff have the skills and expertise to deliver the precise knowledge expected in the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies and an open, positive culture where pupils have trusted adults to share concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Playground pals, site squad, catering crew
Ludlow Junior School is a calm, orderly school where pupils build strong positive relationships with staff and demonstrate high achievement in key stage 2 tests. The school has a strong sense of community and high expectations for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
40.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
68 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
28.9
KS2
17
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ludlow Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ludlow Junior School.
- ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Ludlow Junior SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- St Monica Kidz Club990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ludlow Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ludlow Junior School is in Southampton; for families living there:
Apply to Southampton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 24 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Southampton is 33 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
576 pupils
600 places
24 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southampton
Across Southampton council
Places available
2,745
Applications
2,122
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Southampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
115
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
579
Total Pupils
308
Boys
271
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,689
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,254
Per pupil
£3462k
Total funding
£309k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
609
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ludlow Junior School
Questions parents ask about Ludlow Junior School
What are SATs results like at Ludlow Junior School?
Of the pupils at Ludlow Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Ludlow Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ludlow Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ludlow Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Ludlow Junior School is oversubscribed, Southampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ludlow Junior School?
Ludlow Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Ludlow Junior School?
Classes at Ludlow Junior School average 28.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ludlow Junior School?
Ludlow Junior School has around 579 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ludlow Junior School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Ludlow Junior School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ludlow Junior School?
Apply through Southampton's coordinated admissions process, naming Ludlow Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Ludlow Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Ludlow Junior School (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ludlow Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 24 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southampton is 33 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ludlow Junior School?
Ludlow Junior School is at Peveril Road, Itchen, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)