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Lowca Community School

Cumberland, CA28 6QSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
13%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#13,634
of 13,686 nationally

About Lowca Community School

Lowca Community School is a small state primary in Cumberland, with 59 pupils on roll against a capacity of 55, meaning it is technically over capacity. This is a school that serves a notably disadvantaged intake: 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Cumberland primary average of roughly 20%. Despite its size, the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 8 applications for 6 places, with all 6 first-preference offers taken up. That oversubscription ratio of 1.33 suggests a strong local demand, likely driven by the school’s reputation and its role as a community anchor in a rural area. The pupil body is mixed gender, ages 3 to 11, and the school has no religious character. With a nursery provision attached, it serves families from early years right through to Year 6, and the headteacher is Jennifer Walker.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLowca, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 6QS
HeadteacherJennifer Walker
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils59
Free School Meals (FSM)30.4%
School Capacity59 / 55 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballTennisDanceAthleticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningChessDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-16:30

Source: lowca.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Lowca Community School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.