Ludlow Junior School is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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 Junior School currently has around 578 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 37.2% 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 14.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Peveril Road, Southampton, SO19 2DW
Website: https://www.ludlow-junior.org.uk/
Telephone: 02380447885
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southampton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ryan O'Hearn
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139027

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 578
Number of Boys: 299
Number of Girls: 279

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British74.00%428
Other White9.00%52
White and Black Caribbean3.80%22
White and Asian2.60%15
Other Mixed2.40%14
African2.10%12
White and Black African1.70%10
Other Asian0.90%5
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%5
Indian0.90%5
Chinese0.50%3
Bangladeshi0.30%2
Gypsy/Roma0.30%2
Pakistani0.20%1
Irish0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.4)
Writing: Above Average (1.3)
Maths: Average (0.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
12%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
102.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ludlow Junior School
Peveril Road , Itchen SO19 2DW
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ludlow Junior School
Peveril Road , Itchen SO19 2DW
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ludlow Infant Academy
Ludlow Road , Woolston SO19 2EU
3out of 4 130 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ludlow Infant School
Ludlow Road , Woolston SO19 2EU
- not rated 130 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Fort Road , SO19 2JE
3out of 4 461 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woolston School Language College
Porchester Road , Woolston SO19 2JD
- not rated 617 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Sholing Technology College
Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH
- not rated 891 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH
- not rated 904 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Inspire Enterprise Academy
Chapel Road , SO14 5GL
- not rated 1,678 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Weston Secondary School
Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP
2out of 4 1,884 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Itchen College
Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB
- not rated 1,329 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton City College
St Mary Street , SO14 1AR
- not rated 1,889 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cornerstone School
101 Portsmouth Road , Woolston SO19 9BE
- not rated 600 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Ridgeway House School
Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL
- not rated 928 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fitrah Sips
55 Northumberland Road , SO14 0EJ
- not rated 1,934 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ
- not rated 2,213 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS
- not rated 2,296 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.