Lowfield Community Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Sheffield for children aged 5 to 11. In January 2026, 41 of its 409 pupils (10%) were getting SEN support and 12 (2.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–11
- 409 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Sheffield.
10% get SEN support
41 of 409 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.9% have an EHC plan
12 of 409 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication29
- Autism7
- Social, emotional and mental health7
- Moderate learning difficulty6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 409 (places for 414)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne Barker
- Free school meals
- 39.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sheffield
- School reference (URN)
- 106997
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Sheffield council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2012; school remains Good (June 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2022).
Contact and getting there
London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education Independent · Ages 11–17 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- Kenwood Academy Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.6 miles
- All Saints' Catholic High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.9 miles
- Arbourthorne Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
Other mainstream schools
- Anns Grove Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 12.2%, EHC plans 2.5% 0.2 miles
- Nether Edge Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 10%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.7 miles
- Carfield Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 13.9%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Sheffield SEND schools in Sheffield
Questions about Lowfield Community Primary School
How many pupils at Lowfield Community Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 41 of the 409 pupils (10%) were getting SEN support and 12 (2.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Lowfield Community Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (29 pupils), autism (7 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Lowfield Community Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Lowfield Community Primary School?
Through Sheffield council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Lowfield Community Primary School?
You can ask for Lowfield Community Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Lowfield Community Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is All Saints' Catholic High School, about 0.9 miles away.
Where is Lowfield Community Primary School?
London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NJ, in Sheffield.
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