SchoolScoresLydgate Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5DP
0114 266 9500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2012.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Sheffield comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 37th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 32nd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 39th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 31st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 90% | 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. Sheffield figures pool parents at the Sheffield 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
121 pupils in this year group.
65% — 6 points above the Sheffield average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 Sheffield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 111th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 105th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 97th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 52nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 70th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 10.7%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lydgate Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomhill Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Westways Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nether Green Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunter's Bar Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunter's Bar Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Greystones Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nether Green Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Hallam Nursery and Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lydgate Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lydgate Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Lydgate Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lydgate Junior School?
94% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Lydgate Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106998.
- 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.