Bradway Primary School vs Lowedges Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradway Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
416 students
Lowedges Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
314 students
| Measure | Bradway Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lowedges Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #843 of 1,636 | #1319 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8685 of 15,697 | #13199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 71.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bradwayprimary.co.uk | www.lowedgesacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bradway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 24.9).
- •Bradway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Bradway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Bradway Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 314.
- •Bradway Primary School is a local authority school while Lowedges Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bradway Primary School better than Lowedges Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bradway Primary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 24.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bradway Primary School and Lowedges Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradway Primary School: 416. Lowedges Primary Academy: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradway Primary School and Lowedges Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradway Primary School is 843rd of 1,636 and Lowedges Primary Academy is 1319th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).