Lydgate Infant School
About Lydgate Infant School
Lydgate Infant School is a popular choice among Sheffield families, and the numbers tell a clear story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 233 applications for just 110 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.12. Of those, 108 families put Lydgate as their first preference, and 108 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who wanted it most got a place. That level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth among local parents, though the school does not publish a formal parent-view survey percentage. Headteacher Dewi Bromage leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 5 to 7, with 345 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360. The school is not oversubscribed to the point of turning away local families, but the ratio shows it is comfortably full and well-regarded in the community.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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