Lydiate Primary School Catchment Area
Lydiate Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool, Sefton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 230 pupils, and a capacity of 351 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
230
Pupils
351
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Lydiate Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lydiate Primary School?
The catchment area for Lydiate Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Lydiate Primary School is set by Sefton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sefton catchment area documents →Lydiate Primary School: 351 places, 66% filled: places available
Lydiate Primary School has a published admission number of 351 places. 230 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 351 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liverpool.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sefton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sefton school admissions →
Lydiate Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Lambshear Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 2JZ
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104891
Other Primary Schools in Liverpool
If Lydiate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.
Malvern Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L14 6XA
Park Brow Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 6QH
Westvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 0RQ
Millbrook Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 0TG
Ravenscroft Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L33 1XT
Eastcroft Park School Catchment Area
Community school · L33 1EB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lydiate Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 3.4 miles away
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 3.6 miles away
Kirkby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 3.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lydiate Primary School
What is the catchment area for Lydiate Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Lydiate Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Lydiate Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Lydiate Primary School has a capacity of 351 places and currently has 230 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sefton.
What is the admissions policy for Lydiate Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lydiate Primary School is managed by Sefton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lydiate Primary School cover? ▾
Lydiate Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Sefton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lydiate Primary School? ▾
Lydiate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.