Lydgate Infant School
Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lydgate Infant School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 December 2017, report published 18 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils enter school happy and ready to learn. They say that they enjoy coming to school and spending time with their friends. Pupils receive a warm welcome from staff, who know them very well. Parents and carers comment on the high level of care that their children receive. Leaders work hard to ensure that the attendance of pupils remains a priority so that pupils do not miss out on important learning. The rules of 'be safe, be kind, be ready' ensure that pupils are aware of the expectations of school leaders. Behaviour is generally positive in lessons and at playtimes. Staff ensure that pupils have the knowledge to use their own words to resolve any minor disputes. Pupils say that, sometimes, friends fall out, but that bullying is rare. Pupils know the school motto of 'aiming high, having fun'. They explain that it is important to aim high by always trying your best. Leaders across curriculum subject areas are ambitious that pupils learn the knowledge they need to prepare them well for transition to junior school. In addition to this, leaders recognise that there is much that pupils can learn from the diverse nature of the school community. Leaders state that the school is enriched by this diversity. Leaders ensure that there are plenty of opportunities for pupils to learn from each other.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have ensured a consistent system for teachers to make checks on what pupils know and remember. However, this is not consistent across the whole curriculum, where there are some inconsistencies in the systems for reviewing what pupils know and remember. This means that teachers sometimes do not identify where pupils may have gaps or misconceptions in their learning. Leaders must develop a consistent approach to assessment in all foundation subjects, while also considering the workload of staff.
- There are limited opportunities for pupils to undertake additional roles and responsibilities. This limits pupils' opportunities and experiences to understand the importance of being independent, responsible and active citizens. Leaders should ensure that all pupils have access to a greater variety of opportunities and experiences to support them to become active citizens within their school community.
Pupil numbers and mix
339 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Lydgate Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Westways Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Broomhill Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Nether Green Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dewi Bromage
- Phone
- 01142662450
- Address
- Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FQ
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 106999
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.