The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs S Leck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cranham Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Independent · 592m away
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 809m away
Lowton West Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Golborne High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Primary · 1.6km away
Lowton Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton take?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton is in Warrington, WA3 2PQ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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