Lowedges Primary Academy
Lowedges Road, Sheffield, S8 7JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lowedges Primary Academy is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 87th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 18 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Adults have high expectations of all pupils at Lowedges Junior Academy. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They are polite and respectful towards others and show positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils work purposefully in lessons. At playtimes, pupils play well together, taking part in team games. The playleader ambassadors organise games for younger pupils. Pupils understand what bullying is. If bullying happens, teachers resolve it promptly. Pupils are proud of how much food they have collected for their local community as part of their charitable work. Receiving their school community award certificate motivates pupils to support others. The 'Lowedges Pledges' scheme encourages pupils to take part in many new experiences. Pupils can learn to ride a bicycle or visit the cinema. Pupils enjoy curriculum visits. They recall playing in an African band when they learned a new musical skill. Pupils know that having a healthy body and mind is important. In lessons and after school, there are many sports that pupils can take part in to stay active. All members of the school community embrace equality of opportunity. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to ensure that they can access activities alongside their peers. Pupils understand the importance of treating everyone fairly.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently identify gaps in knowledge. Consequently, they do not always make adaptations to the delivery of the curriculum to address potential gaps. This means that some pupils do not develop the depth of knowledge they could. Leaders and teachers should check that pupils have learned the intended curriculum and make necessary adjustments to curriculum delivery where there are gaps in knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
314 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Lowedges Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Lower Meadow Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bradway Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Lindsay Jones
- Phone
- 01142372196
- Address
- Lowedges Road, Sheffield, S8 7JG
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 141102
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.