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Lower Meadow Primary School
Batemoor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8EE, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.3 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
297
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 46% recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★2.9
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
My child is happy
73%
School keeps me informed
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
My child makes good progress
64%
Behaviour is good
55%
School has high expectations
55%
I'd recommend this school
46%
School supports development
46%
Progress is communicated
36%
School responds to concerns
18%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.2%
Black African17.8%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Mixed W+B African4.0%
Asian Other4.0%
White Other4.0%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.32187, -1.47067 · S8 8EE
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142937
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.astrealowermeadow.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lower Meadow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lower Meadow Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2019.
Is Lower Meadow Primary School a good school?
Lower Meadow Primary School scores 8.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lower Meadow Primary School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lower Meadow Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
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