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Lowton Junior and Infant School
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2AW, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.9 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
199
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where expected levels in reading, writing, and maths are above the national average, ranking in the top 72% of schools. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction sits at 62%, suggesting that while many families are content, there may be areas for further engagement and enhancement.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child feels safe
87%
School keeps me informed
84%
Good range of subjects
81%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Behaviour is good
73%
School supports development
68%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
Asian Chinese4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.47180, -2.55837 · WA3 2AW
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106421
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowton Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Lowton Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Lowton Junior and Infant School a good school?
Lowton Junior and Infant School scores 34.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lowton Junior and Infant School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lowton Junior and Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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