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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Newton Road, Lowton, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA3 1EW, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.9 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
244
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 78% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, it's worth noting that 26% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, which may suggest room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 January 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 26% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School has high expectations
82%
My child makes good progress
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Behaviour is good
74%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
Asian Chinese3.3%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.47598, -2.55179 · WA3 1EW
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106486
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitelowtonstmarysceprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School a good school?
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School scores 75.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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