Lower Meadow Primary School
Sheffield, S8 8EE · Sheffield · primary school
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78th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 203 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lower Meadow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress for pupils with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about Lower Meadow Primary School
Overview
Lower Meadow Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “highly inclusive” environment where adults build “warm and kind relationships,” ensuring pupils feel “safe and valued.” Leaders demonstrate a “strong commitment” to providing a high-quality education, with staff feeling “valued as part of the school’s strong team.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully thought out to build pupils’ knowledge over time,” with tasks chosen to help pupils “revisit and retain key knowledge.”
- Staff “quickly identify and address pupils’ needs,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), through “carefully thought-out adaptations” and tailored interventions.
- Phonics and reading are “consistently taught with clear routines,” ensuring pupils become “confident, fluent readers” through precise checks and targeted support.
- Children make an “excellent start in the early years,” benefiting from a “structured, book-based curriculum” that immerses them in stories and rhymes.
- The school fosters a “calm, consistent approach to behaviour management,” with pupils demonstrating “positive attitudes to learning” and following securely embedded routines.
Areas to improve
- In key stage 2, some pupils’ understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting is not secure; the school should “identify and address any gaps in learning” to ensure sustained progress in writing.
- Some pupils do not attend school often enough; the school should “continue to enhance its current strategies” to improve attendance and prevent pupils from missing out on learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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