Lowfield Community Primary School, Sheffield

In its own words: "Provide for the development of the mental, cultural, spiritual and physical welfare of every child through a broad and balanced curriculum. Plan and present educational opportunities which allow individual children to develop progressively at their own rate. Teach mutual respect and co-operation which values and reflects the culturally diverse society to which we all belong and value."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gardening and art.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Lowfield Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 78% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Lowfield Community Primary School as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lowfield Community Primary School are Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 70% maths); Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School (0.2 miles); Anns Grove Primary School (0.3 miles, 78% reading, 84% maths); and Nether Edge Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 83% maths).

Lowfield Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

39.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 88% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (45%), Black (33%) and other ethnic groups (7%).

In 2026, 41 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 12 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Park Grange Croft To City, about 1100 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is London Road/Queens Road (opposite), 10 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 777 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Lowfield Community Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Lowfield Community Primary School are UTC Sheffield City Centre (0.8 miles), All Saints' Catholic High School (0.9 miles), Newfield Secondary School (1.3 miles) and King Edward VII School (1.3 miles).