Lowton Church of England High School
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lowton Church of England High School is a secondary school in Warrington for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 9th of 14 secondary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 25 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils at Lowton High School are happy and keen to learn. They achieve well and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Staff have positive relationships with pupils. Pupils trust adults to listen to any worries that they may have. Leaders deal effectively with any incidents of bullying. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils are proud of their achievements and regularly celebrate receiving praise points and awards. Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations for their conduct. They behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils and staff have noticed the considerable improvement in behaviour that means they can typically learn without interruption. Pupils are proud to take on leadership roles, such as being student ambassadors. They enjoy trips and visits which enhance their learning. For example, as part of their art and design curriculum, pupils visited a theatre to learn about set design. Pupils also take part in extra-curricular sports clubs.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders are still in the process of refining what pupils will learn and when. This hinders teachers from checking that pupils have learned what they should. Consequently, some pupils do not build on their prior learning as well as they could. Leaders should finalise their curriculum thinking so that all teachers know exactly what pupils must learn and in what order.
- Some pupils do not have the chance to develop their interests and talents. This is because there are a limited range of extra-curricular opportunities available. Leaders should consider the wider opportunities that they provide so that pupils can nurture their interests and talents fully.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
153 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
814 pupils on roll, with places for 850
Schools near Lowton Church of England High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Golborne High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.1 |
| Culcheth High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.1 |
| Bedford High School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| The Westleigh School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.4 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Galbraith
- Phone
- 01942767040
- Address
- Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1DU
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 137783
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.