Lowton Church of England High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Newton Road Lowton Warrington Cheshire WA3 1DU |
| Phone | 01942767040 |
| Reference Number | 137783 |
Lowton Church of England High School has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school provides a safe and supportive environment where pupils are happy and eager to learn. The leadership team has implemented an ambitious curriculum that allows pupils to achieve well in most subjects, and this is coupled with effective behaviour management that ensures a positive atmosphere for learning. However, there are still a few areas that require development to maximize student learning and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 819 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.08%
Girls: 50.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 80 | 169 |
| 8 | 81 | 78 | 159 |
| 9 | 77 | 91 | 168 |
| 10 | 76 | 90 | 166 |
| 11 | 79 | 78 | 157 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.7% |
| African | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Jul 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Transformative improvement since the last inspection.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to support pupil achievement.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- High expectations for pupil conduct leading to improved behaviour.
- Strong safeguarding culture across the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development is not fully complete in a small number of subjects.
- Limited range of extra-curricular opportunities for pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 147 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 74 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
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1.18 miles |
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