Lowfield Community Primary School vs UTC Sheffield City Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
543 students
| Measure | Lowfield Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | UTC Sheffield City Centre Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1161 of 1,636 | #286 of 366 |
| National rank | #11794 of 15,697 | #3170 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 409 | 543 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 543 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.1 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lowfield-primary-school.com/ | www.utcsheffield.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lowfield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 25.5).
- •UTC Sheffield City Centre is the larger school with 543 students compared with 409.
- •Lowfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while UTC Sheffield City Centre 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 UTC Sheffield City Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Lowfield Community Primary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 25.5 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 Lowfield Community Primary School and UTC Sheffield City Centre?
About 1.2 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. UTC Sheffield City Centre: 543. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowfield Community Primary School and UTC Sheffield City Centre rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lowfield Community Primary School is 1161st of 1,636 and UTC Sheffield City Centre is 286th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).