The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 138 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 819
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Jane Galbraith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Primary · 375m away
Gilded Hollins Community School
Primary · 525m away
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 917m away
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Primary · 1.7km away
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Special school · 1.9km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lowton West Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lowton Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Lowton Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lowton Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Lowton Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lowton Church of England High School?
Lowton Church of England High School currently has 819 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lowton Church of England High School take?
Lowton Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lowton Church of England High School?
Lowton Church of England High School is in Warrington, WA3 1DU, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lowton Church of England High School have a sixth form?
No, Lowton Church of England High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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