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Lowedges Primary Academy
Lowedges Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7JG, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
323
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy serves 323 pupils aged 3-11 and demonstrates strengths in reading, writing, and mathematics, with 59% of students meeting expected standards at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 35% of schools, reflecting a solid local standing.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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
White British55.7%
Black African15.8%
Mixed W+B African4.0%
Asian Other3.7%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.32163, -1.48411 · S8 7JG
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141102
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.lowedgesacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowedges Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lowedges Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Lowedges Primary Academy a good school?
Lowedges Primary Academy scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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