Ludgvan School

About Ludgvan School

Ludgvan School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit slightly below the Cornwall local authority average, with 55% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 58%. That three-point gap places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the county, ranked 132nd out of 235. The picture is mixed when you dig deeper: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, which is a solid result, but reading and writing both came in at 69%. Where the school really struggles is at the higher end — only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and just 17% did so in maths. The average scaled scores of 103 in maths and 104 in reading are both bang on the national average of 100, so the school isn’t underperforming dramatically, but it’s not punching above its weight either. For parents comparing options in Cornwall, Ludgvan is a perfectly adequate but unremarkable performer academically.

Ofsted inspectors visited in October 2024 and judged the school Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That’s consistent with its previous inspection in 2019, which also rated it Good overall, though personal development has slipped from Outstanding to Good. The parent view survey, based on 53 responses, tells a very positive story: 96% of parents would recommend the school, and 96% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Strong majorities also felt their child does well (94%) and that the school has high expectations (81%). The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 47 applications for 27 places, and all 27 first-preference applicants were offered a spot — so while demand is strong, local families who put it first are likely to get in.

Ludgvan is a small primary with 202 pupils, just under capacity at 210, and a below-average free school meal rate of 11.9%. It offers a decent range of facilities including a Forest School, sports hall, gymnasium and ICT suite, plus clubs like science, drama, eco club and choir. Sports provision covers netball, cricket, athletics, dance, football, rounders and swimming. The school’s SEND register includes support for moderate and severe learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs — though the parent view data on SEND support was too small to report. For families in west Cornwall who want a Good-rated village school with strong parental satisfaction and a manageable commute, Ludgvan is a solid, if not standout, choice. Its academic results are average for the area, but the happy, well-behaved pupil body and broad extracurricular offer may tip the balance for many.

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