The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr Christopher Holder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
London Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 4NJ
Town setting
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East Hill Secondary School
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East Hill Primary School
Special school · 1.0km away
Brantwood Garden School
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Carfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lowfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lowfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lowfield Community Primary School?
Lowfield Community Primary School currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lowfield Community Primary School take?
Lowfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lowfield Community Primary School?
Lowfield Community Primary School is in Sheffield, S2 4NJ, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lowfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lowfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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