Lowedges Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Sheffield (Sheffield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Lowedges Primary Academy, we are committed to providing high quality learning and teaching, enabling every child to reach their full potential, whatever their age, ability, gender or ethnicity. We believe that every person is unique and we work together in an inclusive environment of mutual respect and consideration; valuing everyone's contribution.
Through our partnership with the local and wider community, we aim to support our young people in successfully taking their place in society. Our staff work here because they are all committed to educating, empowering and inspiring all of our pupils. The whole team works consistently hard to provide the best start in life for all our children.
As Principal of Lowedges Primary Academy, it makes me extremely proud to lead such an amazing, dedicated team who make a difference to the lives of our pupils. With your commitment we will aim to achieve and exceed expectation. Suprema Quaero' – I seek the highest The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go.
There are many little ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 141102
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Constituency
- Sheffield Heeley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Clive Opie Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Emily Vestey | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Gavins | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Bethany Witzenfled | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Geoff Dearman | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Julie Green | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Lindsay Jones | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record