Lower Meadow Primary School
URN: 142937 • Sheffield S8 8EE
Overview
- Name
- Lower Meadow Primary School
- URN
- 142937
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Dawtry (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01142372700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Batemoor Road, Sheffield S8 8EE
Summary
Lower Meadow Primary School, located in Sheffield and part of the Astrea Academy Trust, serves a diverse community, including the areas of Batemoor, Jordanthorpe, and Lowedges. The school has a mixed-gender population of 297 pupils, with a capacity of 315. A significant percentage of students, 68.60%, are eligible for Free School Meals, reflecting the school's commitment to inclusivity and support for all families.
The school prides itself on fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically and personally. Led by Principal Mrs. Jane Dawtry, Lower Meadow emphasizes a varied curriculum that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. The school’s values—Tenacity, Empathy, Curiosity, Happiness, and Scholarship—are integral to its ethos and are reinforced through assemblies and rewards.
Lower Meadow Primary is supported by a Local Governance Committee that focuses on improving educational outcomes. The school actively engages with families and encourages visits to better understand its community and educational approach. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The school prides itself on fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically and personally. Led by Principal Mrs. Jane Dawtry, Lower Meadow emphasizes a varied curriculum that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. The school’s values—Tenacity, Empathy, Curiosity, Happiness, and Scholarship—are integral to its ethos and are reinforced through assemblies and rewards.
Lower Meadow Primary is supported by a Local Governance Committee that focuses on improving educational outcomes. The school actively engages with families and encourages visits to better understand its community and educational approach. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- School Events (calendar)
- About Astrea (other)
- About Lower Meadow Primary (other)
- Performance Information (other)
- Policies (other)
- Values and Ethos (other)
- Who’s Who? (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 297
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 135
- FSM %
- 68.60
- Open date
- 2016-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 297 | 162 | 135 | 315 | 68.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 304 | 171 | 133 | 315 | 70.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 283 | 158 | 125 | 315 | 72.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 283 | 158 | 125 | 315 | 72.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 150 | 131 | 315 | 64.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 300 | 147 | 153 | 315 | 57.50 |
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