Orleton CofE Primary School, Ludlow
Orleton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Ludlow. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 6 schools in Ludlow with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Herefordshire, County of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Orleton CofE Primary School in detail
Orleton CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Hello, and welcome, I am Mr Breakwell the Headteacher of Orleton School and I hope this short introduction will give you a flavour of our school and its aims."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 5:30pm.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Orleton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Orleton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Orleton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Orleton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Orleton CofE Primary School are Luston Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 64% reading, 71% maths); Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School (4.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and St Laurence CofE Primary School (4.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 78% maths).
Orleton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Luston Primary SchoolBishop Hooper Church of England Primary SchoolKimbolton St James CofE Primary SchoolSt Laurence CofE Primary School
Who goes there
9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Orleton CofE Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Orleton CofE Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hallets Well (adjacent), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Suspensions and exclusions
Orleton CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
9.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 93% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Orleton CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Orleton CofE Primary School is in Herefordshire, County of; for families living there:
- Herefordshire, County of's school travel policy: School transport policy
- How to apply: Apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 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
Your chances of a place at Orleton CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
172 pupils
210 places
38 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ludlow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ludlow
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
2,131
Applications
1,553
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
175
Total Pupils
105
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
13.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,682
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,284
Per pupil
£1018k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
6.2%
Persistent absence
161
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Orleton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Orleton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Orleton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Orleton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orleton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Orleton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Orleton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Herefordshire, County of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Orleton CofE Primary School?
Orleton CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Orleton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Orleton CofE Primary School average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Orleton CofE Primary School?
Orleton CofE Primary School has around 175 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Orleton CofE Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Orleton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 6.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Orleton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Orleton CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Orleton CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Orleton CofE Primary School?
Orleton CofE Primary School is at Orleton, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4HQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)