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Lowton Church of England High School

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Lowton Church of England High School

Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1DU

Foundation school
Church of England
Pupils
819
Ages
11-16
FSM
26.9%
Attainment 8
47.5
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.4%
Basics 9-5
38.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.9%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
11.1%
EBacc 9-4
19.0%
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About Lowton Church of England High School

Lowton Church of England High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.5. The school has around 819 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Newton Road, Warrington, WA3 1DU | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lowton Church of England High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jul 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lowton Church of England High School

What is Lowton Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Lowton Church of England High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Lowton Church of England High School's latest exam results?
Lowton Church of England High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lowton Church of England High School located?
Lowton Church of England High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Wigan (WA3 1DU).
How many pupils attend Lowton Church of England High School?
Lowton Church of England High School has around 819 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lowton Church of England High School with other schools?
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