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Ludlow Church of England School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ludlow Church of England School is an academy converter secondary school in Ludlow, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 623 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

623

Pupils

700

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Ludlow Church of England School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ludlow Church of England School?

The catchment area for Ludlow Church of England School is the geographic zone Shropshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ludlow Church of England School is managed by Shropshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Shropshire catchment area documents →

Ludlow Church of England School: 700 places, 89% filled: places available

Ludlow Church of England School has a published admission number of 700 places. 623 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 700 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.3% of pupils at Ludlow Church of England School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Shropshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Shropshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

Ludlow Church of England School: School Information

Full address
Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow, SY8 1GJ
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144435

Other Church of England Schools in Shropshire

Ludlow Church of England School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Shropshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ludlow Church of England School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ludlow Church of England School

What is the catchment area for Ludlow Church of England School?

The catchment area for Ludlow Church of England School is the geographic zone Shropshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ludlow Church of England School oversubscribed?

Ludlow Church of England School has a capacity of 700 places and currently has 623 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.

What is the admissions policy for Ludlow Church of England School?

Ludlow Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ludlow Church of England School cover?

Ludlow Church of England School is a secondary school in Ludlow, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ludlow Church of England School?

Ludlow Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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