Lower Meadow Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Batemoor Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8EE |
| Phone | 01142372700 |
| Reference Number | 142937 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 304 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.25%
Girls: 43.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 70.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 2 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| 3 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
| 4 | 24 | 14 | 38 |
| 5 | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| 6 | 13 | 24 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.9% |
| African | 14.1% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 77 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 105 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 77 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 105 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 52 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 105 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 63 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 69 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 25 | 45 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 50 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 105 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 68 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 105 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 49 | 47 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 54 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 105 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 61 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 105 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 46 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 105 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 100 | 5 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lowedges Junior Academy
Lowedges Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7JG |
0.55 miles |
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Mossbrook School
Bochum Parkway, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JR |
0.68 miles |
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Greenhill Primary School
Greenhill Main Road, E, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7RA |
0.75 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7TR |
0.91 miles |
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2HB |
0.95 miles |
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Northfield Junior School
Falcon Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2ED |
1.13 miles |
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Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JS |
1.16 miles |
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Holmesdale Infant School
The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LR |
1.17 miles |
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Stonelow Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2EP |
1.3 miles |
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Abbey Lane Primary School
Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BN |
1.3 miles |
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Dronfield Junior School
School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY |
1.54 miles |
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Dronfield Infant School
School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY |
1.54 miles |
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Mundella Primary School
Mundella Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8SJ |
1.59 miles |
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Woodseats Primary School
Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0SB |
1.63 miles |
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Bradway Primary School
Bradway Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4PD |
1.65 miles |
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZY |
1.65 miles |
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William Levick Primary School
Smithy Croft, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8YB |
1.7 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ |
1.74 miles |
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Woodlands Primary School
Norton Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S14 1SL |
1.99 miles |
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Holt House Infant School
Bannerdale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2EW |
2.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Dyche Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8BR |
0.32 miles |
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Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education
83 East Bank Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3PX |
1.4 miles |
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ |
1.42 miles |
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Talbot Specialist School
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP |
1.79 miles |
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Newfield Secondary School
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP |
1.79 miles |
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Mercia School
Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY |
2.31 miles |
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King Ecgbert School
Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QU |
2.72 miles |
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Aldine House Secure Children's Centre
75 Limb Lane, Sheffield, S17 3ES |
2.91 miles |
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Sheffield Springs Academy
Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2SF |
2.92 miles |
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The Birley Academy
Birley Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP |
3.07 miles |
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Brantwood Specialist School
1 Kenwood Bank, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NU |
3.11 miles |
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Kenwood Academy
9 Moncrieffe Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1HQ |
3.16 miles |
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Silverdale School
Bents Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QH |
3.22 miles |
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High Storrs School
High Storrs Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LH |
3.27 miles |
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Discovery Academy
Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3QF |
3.39 miles |
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Bents Green School
Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7TB |
3.4 miles |
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Heritage Park School
Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RU |
3.52 miles |
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Heritage Park School
Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RU |
3.53 miles |
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Seven Hills School
Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RJ |
3.56 miles |
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All Saints' Catholic High School
Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RJ |
3.59 miles |