Lowton West Primary School, Warrington
Lowton West Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Warrington. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 50th-highest of the 69 schools in Warrington with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 106% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lowton West Primary School in detail
Lowton West Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Vision (our goal): To Inspire, Achieve and Succeed, we will aim high and build dreams and futures together. All the above statements help us to understand how we can all make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community. We also, at Lowton West Primary School, strive to develop and uphold British Values."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, judo and gardening.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Lowton West Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Lowton West Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Lowton West Primary School as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Lowton West Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lowton West Primary School are St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 84% maths); and St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lowton West Primary School.
St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LowtonAll Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, WiganSt Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Who goes there
14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Chinese (8%).
In 2026, 84 pupils (19.6%) received SEN support and 12 (2.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lowton West Primary School (outside), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lowton West Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lowton West Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lowton West Primary School are Golborne High School (0.4 miles) and Lowton Church of England High School (1.4 miles).
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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lowton West is a welcoming school where your child will feel safe and cared for. Teachers have high expectations and work hard to help all children, including those with additional needs, achieve well. The school brings learning to life with interesting visitors, trips, and a wide range of clubs and activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics programme with well-trained staff helping pupils become fluent readers early on
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum with clear key knowledge and vocabulary for each subject
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who follow the same curriculum as their peers and achieve well
- Positive behaviour and harmonious relationships that rarely interrupt learning
- Wide range of enrichment experiences including visits, trips, and cultural events
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not give pupils enough time to practise and refine their learning before moving to new concepts, meaning knowledge isn't as secure as it could be
- Leaders should ensure all staff provide greater opportunities for pupils to embed what they are taught
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders knowing pupils well, identifying those at risk quickly, ensuring all staff complete high-quality training, and teaching pupils about online safety and healthy relationships.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, external visits, artistic events, cultural events, sporting events, charitable fundraising activities
Lowton West Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy a welcoming environment and achieve well across a carefully designed ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
14.3%
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 declined from 88% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.6
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
31.1
KS2
14
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Lowton West Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lowton West Primary School.
- Jumping Jacks Before and Afterschool Club260m away · Not yet graded
- Little Angels St Thomas810m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lowton West Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lowton West Primary School is in Wigan; for families living there:
Apply to Wigan for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
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, 5 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
0 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 Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
430 pupils
404 places
26 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Warrington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Warrington
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
84
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
428
Total Pupils
232
Boys
196
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
21.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,071
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,038
Per pupil
£2395k
Total funding
£109k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
379
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Lowton West Primary School
Questions parents ask about Lowton West Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lowton West Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lowton West Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Lowton West Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lowton West Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Lowton West Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lowton West Primary School is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lowton West Primary School?
Lowton West Primary School was full in 2025, at 106% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Lowton West Primary School?
Classes at Lowton West Primary School average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Lowton West Primary School?
Lowton West Primary School has around 428 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lowton West Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Lowton West Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lowton West Primary School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Lowton West 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.
Does Lowton West Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Lowton West Primary School: Jumping Jacks Before and Afterschool Club (260m away, registered, not yet graded) and Little Angels St Thomas (810m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Lowton West 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, 5 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 0 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 Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lowton West Primary School?
Lowton West Primary School is at Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)