Located in Dukinfield, Lyndhurst Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lyndhurst Primary School currently has around 219 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 58.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lyndhurst Community Primary School, Dukinfield, SK16 4JS |
| Website: | www.lyndhurstprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01613307220 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Tameside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gemma Patterson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150085 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 219 |
| Number of Boys: | 119 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.00% | 173 |
| Pakistani | 5.00% | 11 |
| African | 4.60% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Lyndhurst Community Primary School , SK16 4JS | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Fields Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4LP | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensfield Primary School Clarendon Street , SK16 4JG | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staleydene Preparatory School Dukinfield Methodist Church , Wellington Parade SK16 4LE | - not rated | 73 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield House 103 Crescent Road , SK16 4HG | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton House Preparatory School 1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Start School 1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.