Lowfield Community Primary School vs Porter Croft Church of England Primary 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.
Lowfield Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
409 students
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Lowfield Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1161 of 1,636 | #1171 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11794 of 15,697 | #11891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 409 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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.lowfield-primary-school.com/ | www.portercroft.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.2 vs 31.7).
- •Lowfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 50%).
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Lowfield Community Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 214.
- •Lowfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while Porter Croft Church of England 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 Lowfield Community Primary School better than Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lowfield Community Primary School and Porter Croft Church of England Primary 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?
Lowfield Community Primary School: 409. Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowfield Community Primary School and Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lowfield Community Primary School is 1161st of 1,636 and Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is 1171st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).