The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6QS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lowca Community School's Ofsted rating?
Lowca Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lowca Community School?
Lowca Community School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lowca Community School take?
Lowca Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lowca Community School?
Lowca Community School is in Whitehaven, CA28 6QS, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lowca Community School have a sixth form?
No, Lowca Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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