Lowdham CofE Primary School, Nottingham
Lowdham CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Nottingham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 49th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 108% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lowdham CofE Primary School in detail
Lowdham CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Lowdham Primary School - a village school that is bursting with wonderful children, experienced staff and brilliant learning opportunities. Our place in the community is strong with good links to a variety of local places."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, basketball, choir, art and sewing.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £6 per session.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Lowdham CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lowdham CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Lowdham CofE Primary School as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Lowdham CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lowdham CofE Primary School are Gunthorpe CofE Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 86% maths); Burton Joyce Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 72% reading, 63% maths); Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School (2.4 miles); and Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 97% reading, 90% maths).
Lowdham CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Gunthorpe CofE Primary SchoolBurton Joyce Primary SchoolWood's Foundation CofE Primary SchoolWood's Foundation CofE Primary School
Who goes there
5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 11 pupils (5.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lowdham Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Health Centre (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Lowdham CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
5.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Lowdham CofE Primary School
Newsletter 9.11 Friday 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 9.10 Friday 19th June 2026
19 Jun 2026
Newsletter 9.9 Friday 22nd May 2026
22 May 2026
Newsletter 9.8 Friday 24th April 2026
24 Apr 2026
Newsletter 9.7 Friday 13th March 2026
13 Mar 2026
Newsletter 9.6 Friday 13th February 2026
13 Feb 2026
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Term dates
Lowdham CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Nottinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lowdham CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lowdham CofE Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Lowdham CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
205 pupils
190 places
15 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
5.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
112
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,792
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,152
Per pupil
£1133k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Lowdham CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lowdham CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lowdham CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Lowdham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lowdham CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Lowdham CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lowdham CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lowdham CofE Primary School?
Lowdham CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 108% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Lowdham CofE Primary School?
Classes at Lowdham CofE Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lowdham CofE Primary School?
Lowdham CofE Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lowdham CofE Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Lowdham CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lowdham CofE Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Lowdham CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Lowdham CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lowdham CofE Primary School?
Lowdham CofE Primary School is at Main Street, Lowdham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7BE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)