Lowedges Junior Academy
URN: 141102 • Sheffield S8 7JG
Overview
- Name
- Lowedges Junior Academy
- URN
- 141102
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Jones (since 2025) , Associate Principal
- Telephone
- 01142372196
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lowedges Road, Sheffield S8 7JG
Summary
Lowedges Junior Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Sheffield, serving 323 pupils with a capacity of 450. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or abilities. The academy's mission, "Suprema Quaero" – I seek the highest, reflects its commitment to high-quality learning and mutual respect among students and staff.
The curriculum at Lowedges Junior Academy emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of history, aiming to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in pupils. The school aligns its teaching with the National Curriculum, ensuring that students gain a coherent narrative of Britain's past and its influence on the wider world. This approach not only enhances historical knowledge but also encourages students to develop their analytical skills and personal identity.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (67.20%), Lowedges Junior Academy actively engages with the local community to support its students. The school prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all learners. For more information, visit their website at www.lowedgesacademy.org.
The curriculum at Lowedges Junior Academy emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of history, aiming to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in pupils. The school aligns its teaching with the National Curriculum, ensuring that students gain a coherent narrative of Britain's past and its influence on the wider world. This approach not only enhances historical knowledge but also encourages students to develop their analytical skills and personal identity.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (67.20%), Lowedges Junior Academy actively engages with the local community to support its students. The school prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all learners. For more information, visit their website at www.lowedgesacademy.org.
Useful links
- The Y1 children were so sensible using laptops in school for the very first time!We had an amazing time practicing using our mouse to draw different pictures and improving our IT skills. (sen)
- Visit Trust Website (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Congratulations to the Y1M dojo master and employee of the week! Unfortunately our dojo master can't be on facebook but these superstars have had a great week (other)
- Wow! What an incredible week we have had in Y4S! The children have been fantastic all week! They were absolutely amazing in their Harvest Festival performace yesterday! I am so proud of all of them! We have had a week full of performance rehearsals. This (other)
- Y1G had a super time in their tennis taster sessions! The children really enjoyed the opportunity to explore new skills and try different activities (other)
- A fantastic week in Y2! The children enjoyed some reward time this afternoon after having incredible attendance last week! Huge well done to our Dojo Master and Employee of the Week too! We're excited to get stuck into all the fun things we have plan (other)
- Congratulations to all of our teacher mail winners this week in Y4W, they've all been working so hardfor our Harvest Festival performance! Also a massive well done to our dojo master and employee of the week! (other)
- Facebook (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Malin Bridge Primary School (77.9)
- Oughtibridge Primary School (77.1)
- Totley Primary School (76.6)
- Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School (76.4)
- Mosborough Primary School (75.6)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 323
- Boys
- 170
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- 67.20
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 323 | 170 | 153 | 450 | 67.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 343 | 180 | 163 | 450 | 65.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 338 | 182 | 156 | 450 | 67.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 338 | 182 | 156 | 450 | 67.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 342 | 188 | 154 | 450 | 59.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 349 | 192 | 157 | 450 | 51.90 |
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