Ludgershall Castle Primary School
65%
Capacity
275
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Ludgershall Castle Primary School
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 275 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Ludgershall Castle Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Lowe, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7470th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 40 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ludgershall Castle Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Ludgershall Castle Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Short Street, Andover, Wiltshire, SP11 9RB |
| Headteacher | Sophie Lowe |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 275 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.5% |
| School Capacity | 275 / 420 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7470th of 13,686
Nationally
707th of 1,469
In South West
73rd of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
51
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Short Street, Andover
Wiltshire, SP11 9RB
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