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Lowca Community School
Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6QS, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.2 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
59
Capacity
55
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school faces challenges in achieving higher standards, with no students reaching the top benchmarks. The school's performance is notably above the national average for expected outcomes, but overall, it ranks better than only 17% of schools, indicating room for improvement in academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Black African3.4%
Asian Other1.7%
Location
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54.58335, -3.57476 · CA28 6QS
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112158
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lowca.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowca Community School rated by Ofsted?
Lowca Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Lowca Community School a good school?
Lowca Community School scores 17.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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