Lowca Community School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lowca Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 6QS |
| Phone | 01946372656 |
| Reference Number | 112158 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 62 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.23%
Girls: 46.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.1% |
| Unclassified | 8.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-07-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-01-19 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-02-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Bridget's CofE School
Main Street, Parton, St Bridget's Ce School, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6NY |
0.97 miles |
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Distington Community School
Church Road, Distington, Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5TE |
1.64 miles |
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Moresby Primary School
School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UX |
1.67 miles |
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Bransty Primary School
Mona Road, Bransty, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6EG |
1.7 miles |
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Beckstone Primary School
Eadie Street, Beckstone Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PX |
2.16 miles |
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St James' CofE Junior School
Wellington Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7HG |
2.23 miles |
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
High Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7PZ |
2.29 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Holden Road, Salterbeck, Harrington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LN |
2.51 miles |
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7TE |
2.79 miles |
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Jericho Primary School
Windsor Court, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6UX |
2.88 miles |
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Monkwray Junior School
Monkwray Brow, Monkwray Junior School, Monkwray Brow, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DT |
3.15 miles |
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Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Nilsson Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BD |
3.18 miles |
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Esk Avenue, Corkickle, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8AJ |
3.21 miles |
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Hensingham Primary School
Main Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8QZ |
3.25 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Furness Road, Westfield, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD |
3.42 miles |
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Kells Infant School
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PQ |
3.46 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PG |
3.54 miles |
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Islay Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3XB |
3.77 miles |
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Valley Primary School and Nursery
Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DA |
3.89 miles |
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Victoria Junior School
Victoria Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RE |
3.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lakes College - West Cumbria
Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN |
2.55 miles |
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Mayfield School
Campus Whitehaven, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
2.76 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic High School
Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
2.81 miles |
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Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW |
3.13 miles |
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The Whitehaven Academy
Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TY |
3.14 miles |
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Cumbria Academy for Autism
Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SS |
3.31 miles |
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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE |
4.08 miles |
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Workington Academy
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EB |
4.36 miles |