Lowedges Primary Academy

About Lowedges Primary Academy

Lowedges Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 323 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Lowedges Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lindsay Jones, it falls under Sheffield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10547th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 106 in Sheffield.

Lowedges Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 21 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lowedges Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Lowedges Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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