Lydgate Junior School
URN: 106998 • Sheffield S10 5DP
Overview
- Name
- Lydgate Junior School
- URN
- 106998
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Hurding (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142669500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manchester Road, Sheffield S10 5DP
Summary
Lydgate Junior School is a community primary school located in Sheffield, serving a mixed-gender cohort of 483 pupils. The school prides itself on fostering a culture of mutual respect, kindness, and safety, encapsulated in its ethos of "Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Respectful." As a Rights Respecting School, Lydgate aims to provide a broad and rich curriculum that supports the personal and academic growth of all students.
The school maintains a strong commitment to attendance, achieving a rate of 98.3%, exceeding its target of 97.4%. Lydgate Junior School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes student engagement through projects like the Rewilding campaign and art initiatives. The school also has a uniform policy that encourages a sense of belonging and discipline among students.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education, with resources available for school meals and online payments through Parentpay. Lydgate Junior School values community involvement and strives to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
The school maintains a strong commitment to attendance, achieving a rate of 98.3%, exceeding its target of 97.4%. Lydgate Junior School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes student engagement through projects like the Rewilding campaign and art initiatives. The school also has a uniform policy that encourages a sense of belonging and discipline among students.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education, with resources available for school meals and online payments through Parentpay. Lydgate Junior School values community involvement and strives to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- Malin Bridge Primary School (77.9)
- Oughtibridge Primary School (77.1)
- Totley Primary School (76.6)
- Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School (76.4)
- Mosborough Primary School (75.6)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 483
- Boys
- 254
- Girls
- 229
- FSM %
- 12.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 483 | 254 | 229 | 480 | 12.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 478 | 254 | 224 | 480 | 12.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 480 | 242 | 238 | 480 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 480 | 242 | 238 | 480 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 478 | 237 | 241 | 480 | 6.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 484 | 240 | 244 | 480 | 5.00 |
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