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Ludworth Primary School

County Durham, DH6 1LZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3088 of 13,686 nationally

About Ludworth Primary School

Ludworth Primary School, a state primary in County Durham, stands out sharply against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 62%, Ludworth achieves 73% — a notable 11 percentage points higher. This places the school in the top 25% nationally and 40th out of 170 primary schools in the county. The school’s reading results are particularly strong: 82% of pupils meet the expected standard and 36% reach the higher standard, compared with a maths higher standard of just 9%. The average reading score of 107 also comfortably exceeds the national benchmark of 100. These figures suggest a school that punches above its weight, especially given that 58% of its 92 pupils are eligible for free school meals — well above the national average. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good, though the previous graded inspection in 2014 had awarded Outstanding overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMoor Crescent, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1LZ
HeadteacherJemma Crosby
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils92
Free School Meals (FSM)58.0%
School Capacity92 / 105 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceTennisNetballCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaBook ClubFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ludworth Primary School

Ludworth 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.