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Lydiate Primary School

Sefton, L31 2JZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#8,284
of 13,686 nationally

About Lydiate Primary School

Lydiate Primary School’s headline KS2 results sit almost exactly on the Sefton local authority average, with 59% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — matching the LA average of 59% precisely. That places it 31st out of 74 primary schools in the borough, squarely in the middle of the pack. Where the school does nudge ahead is in the higher-standard metrics: 9% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, and average scaled scores of 105 in maths and 104 in reading are solid, though not exceptional. The school’s ranking in the bottom half nationally (60th percentile) reflects this steady, middle-ground performance. For parents comparing options locally, Lydiate Primary is a reliable, no-surprises choice — it delivers what the average Sefton primary delivers, without the standout highs of the nearest outstanding school, St Thomas Church of England Primary, just 0.7 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLambshear Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 2JZ
HeadteacherGeorgina Forshaw
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils230
Free School Meals (FSM)15.7%
School Capacity230 / 351 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirDramaChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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