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Lydiate Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

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.

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.

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