Lowfield Community Primary School, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lowfield excels at supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds and those new to English, helping them feel secure and belong. The school's strong leadership creates a positive learning environment where pupils develop a can-do attitude and make rapid progress, particularly in mathematics and early years. Children develop excellent understanding of different cultures and what it means to live in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective early years teaching with children making rapid progress from their starting points
- Strong progress in key stage 2, placing the school in the top 20% nationally for progress
- Excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding with pupils learning about different faiths and modern Britain
- Pupils' positive attitudes to learning with a 'can-do' culture promoted throughout the school
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and low prior attainment
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in key stage 1 needs further improvement, particularly for boys and disadvantaged pupils
- Science attainment below national averages at key stages 1 and 2, with limited practical activities
- Persistent absence among some boys, with overall attendance slightly below national average
- Reading and writing attainment below national averages at end of key stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with detailed policies, robust procedures, risk assessments in place, and all staff aware of duties to protect pupils from radical views.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education lessons, artwork and artistic activities
Lowfield Community Primary School continues to be good, serving a multicultural community in Sheffield with strong leadership that maintains educational quality. The school successfully supports pupils new to English and those with high mobility, achieving rapid progress particularly in mathematics.
At a Glance
39.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 78%. Writing has declined from 71% to 67%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
409 pupils
414 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
Admissions Demand - Sheffield
Places available
6,786
Applications
5,374
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Sheffield (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.98266%
Overall absence
18.30239%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Lowfield Community Primary School
Brantwood Garden School
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Discovery Academy
Seven Hills School
Willow Park School
All Saints' Catholic High School
Kenwood Academy
Talbot Specialist School
Newfield Secondary School
King Edward VII School
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