The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Georgina Forshaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lambshear Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 2JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Primary · 712m away
Green Park Primary School
Primary · 969m away
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Acre View Primary School
Independent · 1.1km away
Northway Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Deyes High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lydiate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lydiate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lydiate Primary School?
Lydiate Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lydiate Primary School take?
Lydiate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lydiate Primary School?
Lydiate Primary School is in Liverpool, L31 2JZ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lydiate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lydiate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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