Lowca Community School, Whitehaven

In its own words: "In our Lowca Family, we look after each other, respect peoples’ differences and embrace uniqueness. We have a safe space to learn, make mistakes and help each other to grow. We look after our environment and understand that we are part of a wider community, who can all work together to make the world a better place."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:30am and after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Lowca Community School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 50% in reading and 25% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Lowca Community School as their first choice, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lowca Community School are St Bridget's CofE School (1 mile, Good, 36% reading, 36% maths); Distington Community School (1.6 miles, Good, 36% reading, 27% maths); Moresby Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 85% maths); and Bransty Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 52% maths).

Lowca Community School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (39.2%) received SEN support and 5 (9.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Lowca Community School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Parton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Micklam Cottages (opposite), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lowca Community School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

In 2024/25, Lowca Community School issued 5 suspensions, 8.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.