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Lowton Church of England High School
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.7 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
819
Capacity
850
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 41% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 63%, while 39% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 23% suggests there may be opportunities for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.5 | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.7%
Black African4.3%
White Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.47569, -2.54615 · WA3 1DU
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN137783
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowton Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
Lowton Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Lowton Church of England High School a good school?
Lowton Church of England High School scores 50.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lowton Church of England High School in GCSEs?
Lowton Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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