Lound Junior School
Sheffield, S35 2UT · Sheffield · primary school
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49th of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,831 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lound Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 228. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in reading and writing? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Lound Junior School
Overview
Lound Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend and enjoy their time. The school is well led, with staff who are motivated and supportive of both pupil achievement and professional well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils display "mutual respect" with adults and peers, contributing to a friendly atmosphere where bullying is infrequent.
- There is a "well-entrenched culture of reading," with pupils reading daily and receiving appropriate support to read fluently.
- Leaders have created curriculum plans that clearly identify key concepts and link new topics to prior learning.
- The school supports pupils’ wider development through an effective PSHE programme, educational visits, and opportunities for leadership.
- Staff are well supported by the multi-academy trust, including access to subject network days and training for special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils have opportunities to revisit key learning concepts, as assessments do not currently align with them, leading to missed opportunities for embedding knowledge.
- Leaders should implement a strategy to support pupils in developing their writing composition skills, as the quality of written work is more variable than other academic areas.
- The school should address aspects of the site identified by parents as potential hazards, with trust support in place for improvements.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear processes for logging concerns and timely action taken in collaboration with local services.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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