St Laurence CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Laurence CofE Primary School
Address: Jockeyfield
Town/City: Ludlow
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY8 1TP
Telephone Number: 01584 872766
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stephen Matthews
Capacity: 250
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 237 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.8%

Location and administration

URN: 123529
DfE Number: 893/3156
UKPRN: 10079352
UPRN: 100071402984
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Ludlow North (E05016045)
Diocese: CE18(Diocese of Hereford)

Easting & Northing: 351494E, 274496N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 22' 1.18" N 2° 42' 49.25" W
Plus Code: 9C4V978P+QG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ludlow Primary School (1.1km)
  2. Ludlow Church of England School (1.6km)
  3. Overton School (2.8km)
  4. Moor Park School (3.4km)
  5. Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School (3.6km)
Governors

  • Mr James Boddey - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mr Sebastian Bowen - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mr Peter Fishleigh - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Dean Griffin - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Suzy Hopkins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Chris Mckeon - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Revd Justin Parker - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr Peter Sell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mr Peter Sell - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Small - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 January 2026.