The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Ms Joanne Sutcliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreen Meadow Independent Primary School
Independent · 494m away
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Primary · 637m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Primary · 809m away
Lowton Church of England High School
Secondary · 917m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Gilded Hollins Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lowton West Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Golborne High School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lowton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Lowton Junior and Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lowton Junior and Infant School?
Lowton Junior and Infant School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lowton Junior and Infant School take?
Lowton Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lowton Junior and Infant School?
Lowton Junior and Infant School is in Warrington, WA3 2AW, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lowton Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Lowton Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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