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Ludgershall Castle Primary School

Wiltshire, SP11 9RBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#7,470
of 13,686 nationally

About Ludgershall Castle Primary School

Ludgershall Castle Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 38 first-preference applications for 40 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.27. This suggests the school is well-regarded enough that a significant number of parents actively want their children to attend, though it is not so oversubscribed that securing a place feels impossible. The school is a mixed, non-faith state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery provision. It currently has 275 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, meaning there is some headroom in the buildings. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.5 per cent, which is above the national average and indicates a diverse intake in terms of family income. Headteacher Sophie Lowe leads a school that was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023, a rating it has held consistently across both its graded inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressShort Street, Andover, Wiltshire, SP11 9RB
HeadteacherSophie Lowe
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils275
Free School Meals (FSM)26.5%
School Capacity275 / 420 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsLibraryDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingRoundersCross CountryAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubArt ClubCodingDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: ludgershallcastle.wilts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ludgershall Castle Primary School

Ludgershall Castle Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.