The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 483
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Hurding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLydgate Infant School
Primary · 362m away
Tapton School
Secondary · 391m away
Tapton School & Sixth Form
Secondary · 391m away
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 419m away
Notre Dame High School
Secondary · 476m away
Birkdale School
Independent · 750m away
Westbourne School
Independent · 1.0km away
Broomhill Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lydgate Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lydgate Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lydgate Junior School?
Lydgate Junior School currently has 483 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lydgate Junior School take?
Lydgate Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lydgate Junior School?
Lydgate Junior School is in Sheffield, S10 5DP, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lydgate Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lydgate Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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