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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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