SchoolScoresBitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Bitterley, Ludlow, SY8 3HF
01584 890228 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | Ludlow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ludlow. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ludlow. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ludlow. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ludlow. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 59% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ludlow. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 87% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ludlow. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ludlow figures pool parents at the Ludlow schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
10 pupils in this year group.
70% — 12 points above the Shropshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Shropshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 18.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 6.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ludlow. Higher than 10% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Clee Hill Community Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ludlow Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)'s Ofsted rating?
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 October 2023.
How did Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)?
98% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142142.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.