Lowton Junior and Infant School
Warrington, WA3 2AW · Wigan · primary school
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63rd of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 5.1/10 against 2,194 of them, against 4.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lowton Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the infant and junior phases? How does the school manage transitions between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Lowton Junior and Infant School
Overview
Lowton Junior and Infant School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "kind, considerate and supportive" and feel well prepared for secondary school. The inspection confirms that the school has improved from its previous rating, with leaders delivering an "ambitious curriculum" and fostering an "inclusive and nurturing environment."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, being "polite" and acting with "maturity" in calm dining halls and classrooms.
- Reading is effectively prioritised, with a phonics programme starting in Reception that helps children develop "accuracy and fluency."
- Staff accurately identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting activities so they can "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Personal development is robust, with pupils learning about "fundamental British values" and taking on leadership roles such as "reading ambassadors" and "eco-councillors."
- Early years provision allows children to "get off to a flying start," settling quickly into purposeful play supported by knowledgeable staff.
Areas to improve
- The school must strengthen its work to improve attendance, as "many pupils are persistently absent," which hampers their achievement.
- Staff need to check pupils’ understanding with "greater precision and consistency" in some subjects to ensure learning builds securely on prior knowledge.
- Governors require better training to equip them with the "knowledge and skills" necessary to hold the school to account for the quality of education.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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