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Lowton Church of England High School
Goodgraded 21/03/2023Ages 11–16819 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Lowton Church of England High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Warrington, within the Wigan local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 819 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/03/2023, Lowton Church of England High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Warrington can view Lowton Church of England High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 847.5
England avg 45.1 · was 44.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 37% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 56% in 2023/24
EBacc entry23%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.05
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake29.6%
Free school meals29.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled74%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Warrington
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