Lowfield Community Primary School
Sheffield, S2 4NJ · Sheffield · primary school
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57th 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 — 4.3/10 against 1,740 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lowfield Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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 September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Gardening club, and Sheffield Children’s University. Sports include football, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, athletics, dance, and swimming lessons. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 414. 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 move from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the after-school club operate on days with scheduled sports training?
What Ofsted said about Lowfield Community Primary School
Overview
Lowfield Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, diverse community" where pupils are kind and respectful. The report highlights a culture of "no excuses" with high expectations for every child, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, are fully included and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils are "focused and engaged" in lessons, enjoying a broad range of activities and clubs.
- Staff use a consistent approach to phonics, ensuring every child can read confidently, with targeted support for those with gaps.
- Mathematics teaching is of high quality, with clear planning and effective checks for understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well supported" with high ambitions and effective assessment.
- The school has a strong relationship with parents and the local community, representing them well.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum plans are not as precise as in mathematics and reading, meaning assessment does not always identify the most important gaps in knowledge. Leaders should ensure plans clearly identify what pupils need to know at particular stages.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being proactive in keeping children safe and reporting concerns immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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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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