St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Warrington, WA3 2PQ · Wigan · primary school
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47th 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 the 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Overview
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "curious and keen learners" who "achieve well." Leaders set high expectations for academic success and conduct, fostering an environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is broadly ambitious, though consistency in delivering key knowledge varies across subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad, interesting and ambitious," helping pupils understand their role as "positive member[s] of British society."
- Reading is central to the school’s design, with a "successful" new approach to early reading ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff are "well trained" in safeguarding, maintaining "comprehensive oversight" of concerns and engaging effectively with external partners.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified "early and accurately" and supported well to access the curriculum.
- Leaders promote staff well-being, and the governing body makes a "positive contribution" to the school’s improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine curriculum design in some subjects to ensure "essential concepts" are clearly identified and recapped so they remain in pupils’ memories.
- New approaches to tackling poor behaviour have "variable impact"; leaders should ensure these strategies are "known and understood by all" to reduce anxiety and disruption.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff alert to signs of harm and systems for reporting concerns understood and followed by everyone.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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