Ludlow Infant Academy is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ludlow Infant Academy currently has around 261 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ludlow Road, Southampton, SO19 2EU |
| Website: | www.ludlowlive.net |
| Telephone: | 02380433422 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Southampton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Beverley Corbin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138625 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/10/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 261 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 128 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.80% | 211 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| African | 1.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Infant Academy Ludlow Road , Woolston SO19 2EU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Infant School Ludlow Road , Woolston SO19 2EU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Junior School Peveril Road , Itchen SO19 2DW | - not rated | 130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Junior School Peveril Road , Itchen SO19 2DW | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Fort Road , SO19 2JE | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston School Language College Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Enterprise Academy Chapel Road , SO14 5GL | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Secondary School Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | 2out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone School 101 Portsmouth Road , Woolston SO19 9BE | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitrah Sips 55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.