Lowton Church of England High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Address | Newton Road, WA3 1DU |
| School Website | www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1942767040 |
| URN | 137783 |
School Census
| Total | 779 |
| Girls/Boys | 390/389 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.1%/49.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 170 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2023 | Good |
| 25/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 March 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 19 July 2022 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 June 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 June 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 December 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 January 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 27 February 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 13.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.17 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 17% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.93 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.59 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 399 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 164 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 161 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 353 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 376 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 86 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 366 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 106 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 330 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 349 |
| As first preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 113 |
| Total Offers Made | 98 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 84 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Gilded Hollins Community School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Helen's Road, , WN7 3PQ
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newton Road, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WA3 1EW
Lowton Junior and Infant School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newton Road, , WA3 2AW