Ludgershall Castle Primary School
Short Street, Ludgershall, Andover, SP11 9RBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ludgershall Castle Primary School is a primary school in Andover for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 15th of 22 primary schools in Andover. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 17 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils are safe and happy at Ludgershall Castle Primary School. They understand the importance of being kind and respectful towards one another. Pupils talk positively about the school's values of 'learn, have fun and succeed'. Staff and pupils enjoy strong relationships. This is reflected in pupils' positive attitudes to their learning. Parents describe the school as a place where children's mental well-being is a priority. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils state that bullying rarely occurs. They trust the teachers to resolve any issues quickly. Pupils are proud of their school values and enjoy celebrating the achievements of others. They feel listened to and that their teachers value their ideas. Pupils talk with confidence about their learning and show determination to work hard. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), access a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, such as curling and book club. Pupils love reading and talk excitedly about how reading 'Grandpa's Great Escape' brought their trip to the local flight museum to life.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is not consistently effective across all subjects. Consequently, pupils do not learn some subjects in enough depth. Leaders should ensure that all areas of the curriculum are well implemented so that pupils have opportunities to deepen their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
265 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Ludgershall Castle Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Eagles Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Wellington Lions Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation) | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Clarendon Infants' School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Collingbourne Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sophie Lowe
- Phone
- 01264790375
- Address
- Short Street, Ludgershall, Andover, SP11 9RB
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126489
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.