Orleton CofE Primary School
Orleton, Ludlow, SY8 4HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Orleton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ludlow for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Ludlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2013, report published 18 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Orleton CofE. There is a real family feel to the school. It is welcoming and distinct in its community spirit. Pupils are happy and well looked after. They have positive relationships with staff. Pupils trust adults to help them with their concerns or worries. As a result, pupils feel safe. Parents speak highly of the support from the school. Pupils behave consistently well. They are polite and friendly. Routines and behaviour expectations are well established and understood by all. From early years onwards, pupils show the school's values of love, alertness, faith, courage and strength in all they do. The school strives hard for the pupils to realise the vision 'To be the best I can be'. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that the school has for them. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), work with determination in the classroom and achieve well as a result. Pupils take their leadership responsibilities seriously. These roles include the Worship Committee, which helps out at the Easter and Christmas services, and the Eco Committee, which gives presentations in assembly about the importance of recycling and looking after the environment.
What the school should improve
- There are not enough opportunities for pupils to recap prior learning in some subjects. This means that pupils sometimes struggle to remember key knowledge. The school should ensure that the recall practice used in the core subjects and some foundation subjects is implemented across the whole curriculum.
- The curriculum does not fully support pupils to explore their learning in a wider context. This means pupils do not have the awareness of applying their skills and knowledge in the real world. The school should ensure that it develops this aspect of the curriculum to facilitate pupils to become global citizens.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
175 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Orleton CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Luston Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 43% met the expected standard |
| Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| St Laurence CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Breakwell
- Phone
- 01568780366
- Address
- Orleton, Ludlow, SY8 4HQ
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116836
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.