Hallam Nursery & Primary School vs Lydgate Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
Lydgate Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
482 students
| Measure | Hallam Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lydgate Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,636 | #716 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1561 of 15,697 | #7514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 658 | 482 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 482 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hallamprimaryschool.co.uk | www.lydgatejunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 52.2).
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 65%).
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 4%).
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 482.
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School is a academy school while Lydgate Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hallam Nursery & Primary School better than Lydgate Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hallam Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hallam Nursery & Primary School and Lydgate Junior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallam Nursery & Primary School: 658. Lydgate Junior School: 482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallam Nursery & Primary School and Lydgate Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hallam Nursery & Primary School is 126th of 1,636 and Lydgate Junior School is 716th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).