Lydgate Junior School vs Westbourne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km 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
Westbourne School
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
276 students
| Measure | Lydgate Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westbourne School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #716 of 1,636 | #6 of 366 |
| National rank | #7514 of 15,697 | #193 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 482 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lydgatejunior.co.uk | www.westbourneschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westbourne School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 52.2).
- •Lydgate Junior School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 276.
- •Lydgate Junior School is a local authority school while Westbourne School is a independent 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 Westbourne School?
On the Success Index (England), Westbourne School ranks higher (92.9 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 Westbourne School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydgate Junior School: 482. Westbourne School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydgate Junior School and Westbourne School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lydgate Junior School is 716th of 1,636 and Westbourne School is 6th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).