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Lydgate Junior School

Sheffield, S10 5DPPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,831
of 13,686 nationally

About Lydgate Junior School

Lydgate Junior School in Sheffield is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is effectively full: with 483 pupils against a capacity of 480, there is almost no slack in the system. That demand makes sense given its local context. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools in the Sheffield local authority. The school is not oversubscribed to the point of forcing a lottery, but the near-capacity figure signals that families in the area are keen to secure a place. Lydgate is a mixed, non-religious school with no nursery or sixth form, so it serves a straightforward junior-age cohort. Its headteacher, Rachel Hurding, has been in post during a period of stable leadership, as reflected in the school’s consistent Ofsted rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressManchester Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 5DP
HeadteacherRachel Hurding
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils483
Free School Meals (FSM)12.6%
School Capacity483 / 480 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceNetballSwimmingGymnasticsCricketAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaArt ClubCodingFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: lydgatejunior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Lydgate Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.