Lowedges Primary Academy
Sheffield, S8 7JG · Sheffield · primary school
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63rd of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 204 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lowedges Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Construction, Ballet, Cooking, Multi-sport, Street dance, and Sewing clubs. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 314 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating in daily teaching? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Lowedges Primary Academy
Overview
Lowedges Junior Academy is a primary school where adults maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "happy and feel safe." The report highlights a "coherently sequenced curriculum" and strong leadership that has driven sustainable improvements since the previous inspection. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and engage well in both academic and extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver a well-structured curriculum with secure subject knowledge, ensuring pupils "acquire important knowledge" and remember their learning effectively in subjects like physical education.
- There is an "effective system in place to teach phonics," with consistent delivery helping pupils decode words well and catch up quickly if they need extra support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported through an inclusive system, developing "great confidence in their ability to achieve well" alongside their peers.
- The school fosters strong personal development through initiatives like the ‘Lowedges Pledges’ scheme and charitable work, encouraging pupils to "take part in many new experiences."
- Leaders and trustees work closely to ensure funds are spent well and hold senior leaders to account, prioritising staff well-being and strategic direction.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently identify gaps in knowledge, meaning they do not always adapt curriculum delivery to address these issues, preventing some pupils from developing the "depth of knowledge they could."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with all adults undergoing annual training to identify vulnerable pupils and leaders working with local partners to provide appropriate support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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