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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Cranham Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PQ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.7 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 3%, parent satisfaction and community support contribute positively to the school's environment. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2014Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
White Other5.6%
Black African2.8%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.47217, -2.57058 · WA3 2PQ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106507
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2014.
Is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton a good school?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton scores 56.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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