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Lowfield Community Primary School
London Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 4NJ, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.9 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
408
Capacity
414
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 58% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11, serving a community of 408 pupils.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.2%
Asian Pakistani24.0%
Asian Indian9.6%
Asian Other6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi6.1%
White Other5.4%
Black Other4.2%
Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White British2.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.36436, -1.47214 · S2 4NJ
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106997
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowfield Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lowfield Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2012.
Is Lowfield Community Primary School a good school?
Lowfield Community Primary School scores 38.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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