Ludwell Primary School
URN: 147595 • Shaftesbury SP7 9ND
Overview
- Name
- Ludwell Primary School
- URN
- 147595
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Harriet Collins (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01747828519
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coronation Drive, Shaftesbury SP7 9ND
Summary
Ludwell Primary School, located in Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 92 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 103. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and creative learning environment, where independent learning and wellbeing are prioritized. The ethos emphasizes kindness, resilience, and a growth mindset, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and the wellbeing of others.
The curriculum at Ludwell covers a broad range of subjects, including mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside personal, health, and social education. The school offers various enrichment activities, such as clubs and outdoor learning experiences, to enhance students' engagement and development. Additionally, the school is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust, which collaborates with other schools to improve educational outcomes for all pupils.
Ludwell Primary School also places importance on community involvement and environmental care, encouraging students to be active participants in their surroundings. The school’s commitment to wellbeing and support is evident through initiatives like the Wellbeing Warriors and various resources aimed at helping families navigate challenges, including the cost of living.
The curriculum at Ludwell covers a broad range of subjects, including mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside personal, health, and social education. The school offers various enrichment activities, such as clubs and outdoor learning experiences, to enhance students' engagement and development. Additionally, the school is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust, which collaborates with other schools to improve educational outcomes for all pupils.
Ludwell Primary School also places importance on community involvement and environmental care, encouraging students to be active participants in their surroundings. The school’s commitment to wellbeing and support is evident through initiatives like the Wellbeing Warriors and various resources aimed at helping families navigate challenges, including the cost of living.
Useful links
- www.ludwell.wilts.sch.uk (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 103
- Pupils
- 92
- Boys
- 45
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 17.40
- Open date
- 2019-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 92 | 45 | 47 | 103 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 46 | 46 | 103 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 93 | 41 | 52 | 103 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 93 | 41 | 52 | 103 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 81 | 34 | 47 | 103 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 65 | 29 | 36 | 105 | 13.80 |
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