- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 175
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Schools in SY8
A postcode district in Shropshire
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: SY8 is a postcode district in Shropshire with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries148 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All SY8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SY8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SY8
8 in SY8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 158
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Top Secondary Schools in SY8
2 in SY8, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas
Results below the England average.
115 first choices, 118 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 626
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in SY8
5 in SY8, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bodies Child Care Centre
Ludlow, SY8 1RZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Chatterbox Day Nursery & Out of School Club
Ludlow, SY8 1HX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Grubs Indoor
Ludlow, SY8 2JU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in SY8
1 in SY8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Overton School
Sy8 4ad · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 43
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SY8
2 in SY8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Overton School
Sy8 4ad · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 43
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Moor Park School
Ludlow, SY8 4DZ · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 180
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SY8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good9
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SY8 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SY8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SY8 has 14 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SY8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SY8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SY8?
SY8 has 14 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SY8?
The highest-ranked schools in SY8 on Eduscope are Orleton CofE Primary School, St Laurence CofE Primary School, Clee Hill Community Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SY8?
There are 2 independent schools in SY8. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SY8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SY8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in SY8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.