Lydgate Junior School
Sheffield, S10 5DP · Sheffield · primary school
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42nd 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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.
Lydgate Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% 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 November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Programming Club, Tech Club 4 Kids, Eco Club, and Art Club. Sports options include Cheerleading, Karate, SoccerEds Football, Invasion Games, Girls Netball, and Yoga. Trips have included visits to Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Tropical World.
Getting in
The published school roll is 482 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths? How are the tech and eco clubs structured for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Lydgate Junior School
Overview
Lydgate Junior School continues to be a ‘good school’, providing a positive environment where pupils behave well and achieve highly in reading and mathematics. The report highlights a strong sense of community, effective leadership, and high attendance, though it notes that writing outcomes are improving and long-term assessment systems require development.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly in reading and mathematics, with strong support for those needing phonics intervention.
- Leaders have prioritised improvement in writing, with progress already evident across the school.
- There is a strong culture of respect, with bullying dealt with effectively and pupils understanding its negative impact.
- High attendance is maintained through close work with families to address barriers.
- Pupils benefit from a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs, including musical opportunities and an annual school musical.
Areas to improve
- The school must implement consistent systems for assessing what pupils remember in the longer term to accurately evaluate curriculum impact.
- Staff should challenge boisterous behaviour at social times more quickly, although pupils generally play well together.
- Curriculum plans in some subjects, such as history, need to be more detailed regarding what pupils should learn and when.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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.
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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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