Lound Infant School
81%
Capacity
145
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Lound Infant School
Lound Infant School, a state primary for children aged 4 to 7 in Sheffield, was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2015. The school has held a Good overall effectiveness and Good leadership and management since its graded inspection in 2017, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good. Early years provision is also rated Good. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results because its pupils leave at age 7 before that assessment point, the local authority average for KS2 attainment across Sheffield primary schools is 57, providing a useful benchmark for parents considering their child’s next step. The school’s Progress 8 or A-Level data is not available, as it is a primary school without a sixth form.
With 145 pupils against a capacity of 180, Lound Infant School is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 86 total applications for 39 places, with 39 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.21. This suggests strong local demand. The school offers a range of facilities including a library, music rooms, forest school, art studios, sensory room, and a chapel. Sports provision includes dance, football, cricket, swimming, and cross country, while clubs extend to film club, drama, choir, science club, and chess. SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, and autistic spectrum disorder. There is no nursery provision and the school does not offer boarding.
This is a school that suits families looking for a strong start in early primary education within a supportive, well-resourced environment. The improvement trajectory from Requires Improvement to Good, sustained over two inspections, indicates effective leadership under headteacher Sarah Palmer. The oversubscription figures suggest it is a popular choice among Sheffield parents, particularly those prioritising a broad range of extracurricular activities and specialist facilities like forest school and a sensory room. For families whose children have specific SEND needs, the school’s dedicated provisions in speech and language, social and emotional health, and autism support are notable. As an infant school, parents will need to plan for the transition to a junior school at age 7, but the strong local context and Good Ofsted rating make it a solid foundation.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sherburn Gate, Sheffield, Sheffield, S35 2EU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Palmer |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 145 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.6% |
| School Capacity | 145 / 180 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British94.5%
- Mixed1.4%
- Black1.4%
- White (other)0.7%
- Asian0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lound Infant School
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Contact Information
Sherburn Gate, Sheffield
Sheffield, S35 2EU
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