Lowton Church of England High School
Warrington, WA3 1DU · Wigan · secondary school
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10th of 19 secondary schools in Wigan we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 824 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.6 · 36 | 30% | 1.09 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.2 · 67 | 10% | 0.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lowton Church of England High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join drama, creative, coding, and Sparx Maths clubs, as well as biscuits and books, creative reflection, and student-led prayer. Sports include football, netball, rugby, trampolining, and fitness clubs. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 814 pupils against a stated capacity of 850. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Lowton Church of England High School
Overview
Lowton Church of England High School has undergone "transformative improvement" since its previous inspection, now delivering a "good quality of education." Pupils are described as "happy and keen to learn," benefiting from an "ambitious curriculum" and strong staff relationships that foster a safe and purposeful environment.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that ensures pupils "achieve well" and are "well prepared for the next stage of their education."
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and present information clearly, helping pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to "know and remember more."
- Behaviour is consistently good, with classrooms described as "calm and purposeful" due to effective management and clear expectations.
- There is a "strong safeguarding culture," with leaders demonstrating a "clear understanding of current and local risks" and effective collaboration with external agencies.
- Governors are "knowledgeable about the education that is provided" and use this insight to effectively challenge and support school leaders.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," curriculum thinking is not fully developed, hindering teachers’ ability to check learning and leading to "misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ learning."
- The "limited range of extra-curricular opportunities" prevents some pupils from fully developing their interests and talents.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff receive regular training and are quick to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.9 |
| 2024/25 | 47.5 |
| 2025/26 | 49.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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