Lower Meadow Primary School
94%
Capacity
297
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Lower Meadow Primary School
Lower Meadow Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 297 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lower Meadow Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Dawtry, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11810th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 84th out of 106 in Sheffield.
Lower Meadow Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 30 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Lower Meadow Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is below average, with 45% recommending the school (11 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lower Meadow Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 68.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Lower Meadow Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Batemoor Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S8 8EE |
| Headteacher | Jane Dawtry |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 297 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 68.6% |
| School Capacity | 297 / 315 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11810th of 13,686
Nationally
1286th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
84th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
38
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Batemoor Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S8 8EE
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