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Ludworth Primary School

Community school · Durham · DH6 1LZ

Ages 2–11 · 84 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

6.9%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-12-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.8%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
72

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

7

Places offered

8

1st-preference offers

7

Total preferences (any rank)
10
Preferred offers (top 3)
8
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill80%

84 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
84
Boys / girls
42 / 42
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
84 / 105 (80%)
Free school meals
57.5%
FSM pupils
42
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Jemma Crosby

Location

Address
Moor Crescent, Ludworth
Postcode
DH6 1LZ
Town
Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Easington
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Durham, County Durham, 84 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 57.5%.

Open schools in Durham
57
Primary schools in Durham
44
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in DH6
15
Primary in DH6
13
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Thornley Academy

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    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • FSM35.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Shotton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Shotton Colliery · DH6 2JP · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM47.9%
    • Demand0.97

    2.1 miles away

  • Sherburn Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Durham · DH6 1DU · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM31.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Cassop Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Durham · DH6 4RA · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM16.7%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Pittington Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    DURHAM · DH6 1AF · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM8.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jemma Crosby
Telephone
01429820207
Website
www.ludworthprimaryschool.co.uk/

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