Lowfield Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Good

London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lowfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 75th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 February 2012, report published 27 February 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 June 2022

This school is a happy, diverse community. Pupils enjoy having friends with different languages, religions and cultures. They celebrate their differences. Pupils are kind to each other. They have a strong understanding of being respectful and a clear sense of right and wrong. Bullying is rare and is always dealt with quickly if it occurs. Lots of pupils join this school throughout the year and they find it friendly and welcoming. Pupils enjoy the range of activities and clubs they can take part in, and like being able to choose between quieter or busier spaces in their break times. They love the range of opportunities they have beyond the classroom, including trips to the Peak District. Pupils enjoyed their recent Jubilee Party and were proud to see their school featured on the news. In lessons, pupils are focused and engaged. They enjoy their learning. Pupils say that teachers always help them and want what is best for them. All staff in the school have high expectations for every child. They have a culture of 'no excuses' and work hard to make sure that every pupil succeeds.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, the plans for what pupils need to know at different stages are not as precise as they could be. As a result, assessment does not always identify the most important gaps in pupils' knowledge or skills. Leaders should ensure that curriculum plans clearly identify what pupils need to know or be able to do at particular stages in their learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

409 pupils on roll, with places for 414

Eligible for free school meals39.9%

39.9%, 13.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language88%

88%, 66.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10%

10%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lowfield Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Anns Grove Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Nether Edge Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
Carfield Primary School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard78% met the expected standard
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding50% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Anne Barker
Address
London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NJ
Local authority
Sheffield
URN
106997

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.