Lydgate Junior School vs Notre Dame High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 476 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydgate Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
482 students
Notre Dame High School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,491 students
| Measure | Lydgate Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Notre Dame High School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #716 of 1,636 | #54 of 366 |
| National rank | #7514 of 15,697 | #806 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 482 | 1,491 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 1,491 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 112.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lydgatejunior.co.uk | www.notredame-high.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 52.2).
- •Notre Dame High School is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 482.
- •Lydgate Junior School is a local authority school while Notre Dame High School is a academy 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 Lydgate Junior School better than Notre Dame High School?
On the Success Index (England), Notre Dame High School ranks higher (74.6 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 Lydgate Junior School and Notre Dame High School?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydgate Junior School: 482. Notre Dame High School: 1,491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydgate Junior School and Notre Dame High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lydgate Junior School is 716th of 1,636 and Notre Dame High School is 54th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).