Lowedges Primary Academy vs Meadowhead School Academy Trust
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowedges Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
314 students
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,006 students
| Measure | Lowedges Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 1,636 | #160 of 366 |
| National rank | #13199 of 15,697 | #1947 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 314 | 2,006 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 2,006 |
| Free school meals | 71.2% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lowedgesacademy.org/ | www.meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meadowhead School Academy Trust scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 24.9).
- •Meadowhead School Academy Trust is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 314.
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 Lowedges Primary Academy better than Meadowhead School Academy Trust?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowhead School Academy Trust ranks higher (50.2 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 Lowedges Primary Academy and Meadowhead School Academy Trust?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lowedges Primary Academy: 314. Meadowhead School Academy Trust: 2,006. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowedges Primary Academy and Meadowhead School Academy Trust rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lowedges Primary Academy is 1319th of 1,636 and Meadowhead School Academy Trust is 160th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).