St Laurence CofE Primary School, Ludlow
St Laurence CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ludlow. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 6 schools in Ludlow with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Shropshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Laurence CofE Primary School in detail
St Laurence CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "St Laurence Church of England Primary School is situated in the delightful town of Ludlow and is fortunate enough to be part of a Federation with other Ludlow schools. This offers us the opportunity to share resources and expertise between the schools."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Laurence CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 81% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Laurence CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put St Laurence CofE Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 St Laurence CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Laurence CofE Primary School are Ludlow Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 72% maths); Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 71% maths); Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) (3.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Orleton CofE Primary School (4.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 89% maths).
St Laurence CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Ludlow Primary SchoolBishop Hooper Church of England Primary SchoolBitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)Orleton CofE Primary School
Who goes there
11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 26 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 16 (6.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Laurence CofE Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ludlow Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pellow Court Jct (adjacent), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 96 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Laurence 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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
11.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.2
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
31.7
KS2
5
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Laurence CofE Primary School
Term dates
St Laurence CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Shropshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Laurence CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Laurence CofE Primary School is in Shropshire; for families living there:
Apply to Shropshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
196 pupils
210 places
14 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 Shropshire council
Places available
3,420
Applications
2,582
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Shropshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
237
Total Pupils
123
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,944
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,522
Per pupil
£1186k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
4.2%
Persistent absence
168
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
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Laurence CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Laurence CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Laurence CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is St Laurence CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Laurence CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Laurence CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Shropshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Laurence CofE Primary School?
St Laurence CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Laurence CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Laurence CofE Primary School average 31.2 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Laurence CofE Primary School?
St Laurence CofE Primary School has around 237 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Laurence CofE Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at St Laurence CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 4.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Laurence CofE Primary School?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Laurence 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.
What are St Laurence CofE Primary School's term dates?
St Laurence CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Shropshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near St Laurence CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Laurence CofE Primary School?
St Laurence CofE Primary School is at Jockeyfield, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP.
Sources: Shropshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)