Lowedges Primary Academy vs St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 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
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Lowedges Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 1,636 | #755 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13199 of 15,697 | #7833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 314 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 71.2% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.lowedgesacademy.org/ | www.st-tc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 24.9).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Lowedges Primary Academy is the larger school with 314 students compared with 211.
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 St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (50.7 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 St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 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. St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowedges Primary Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lowedges Primary Academy is 1319th of 1,636 and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 755th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).