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Lowton West Primary School
Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2ED, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.5 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
431
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 56% nationally. While 63% of students meet the expected standards, only 10% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with a community standing better than 51% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Asian Chinese6.7%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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53.47621, -2.58081 · WA3 2ED
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106428
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lowtonwest.wigan.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowton West Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lowton West Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2013.
Is Lowton West Primary School a good school?
Lowton West Primary School scores 50.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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