St Luke's CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2PWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Warrington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 9th of 65 primary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 February 2013, report published 14 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a small, welcoming school community that is built on the core values of hope, peace, love and joy. The relationships between staff and pupils are strong and there is a culture of care. This helps pupils and children to feel safe in school. Staff gently nurture pupils and children. Pupils live up to leaders' high expectations. They are proud of their school and happy to attend each day. Pupils, including children in the early years, understand their worth and the part that they play in the school. Pupils explained to inspectors that they look for the best in everyone. Pupils understand the school's motto of 'ready, respectful, safe' and they arrive at their lessons eager to learn. They are supportive of one another. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn and achieve well. Leaders take preventive measures to stop bullying. If it does happen, leaders take swift and effective action, offering appropriate support for pupils and their families. Pupils value the support that they receive from staff. Pupils are considerate and serve each other well. For example, they enjoy preparing the hall in readiness for assemblies by putting out benches for their peers and sweeping the floor.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders are not clear enough about the knowledge that pupils and children should learn. This hinders some teachers from designing learning for pupils. As a result, pupils do not develop a deep enough understanding of some aspects of the curriculum. In these subjects, leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils should learn so that they can design learning appropriately.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 198
Schools near St Luke's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lowton West Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Lowton Junior and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Steve Hardaker
- Phone
- 01942201140
- Address
- Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2PW
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106485
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.