Ludworth Primary School
Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ludworth Primary School is a primary school in Durham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 25th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2014, report published 23 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 November 2023
Ludworth Primary School serves its community well. The school works hard to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of pupils. Leaders strive to remove barriers to learning. They provide pupils with rich experiences, such as visiting the theatre and museums. Most pupils achieve well and have high aspirations for the future. They are considering careers in, for example, engineering and architecture. The school's values, such as equality and staying safe, are securely embedded. Pupils treat everyone equally and with respect. They talk confidently about how to keep themselves safe, both online and in the community. Behaviour in school is very positive. At breaktimes, pupils can choose to take part in a range of activities, such as climbing and construction. During lessons, pupils show 'gem powers'. These powers help pupils to develop independence and resilience. They also help pupils to work collaboratively with others. Pupils frequently offer support and encouragement to their peers. The school has recently developed the 'Limestone Leopards' programme. The purpose of this is to engage pupils in extra-curricular activities. Pupils earn badges for taking part. The programme offers a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, adults spend too long recapping prior knowledge with pupils. This impedes the introduction of new content and means that pupils may not learn some of the key knowledge that is identified in curriculum plans. The school should ensure that lesson structures enable pupils to recap prior learning, but also allow them sufficient time to build on this knowledge.
- Persistent absence is high. The school takes action to address poor attendance. However, there are some instances where this action is not timely enough. The school should ensure that systems and processes for monitoring attendance are more robust and that the actions taken to improve attendance are recorded.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
84 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Ludworth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Shotton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jemma Crosby
- Phone
- 01429820207
- Address
- Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114126
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.