Lower Park School
About Lower Park School
Lower Park School is a state primary in Cheshire East that is running very close to capacity, with 276 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 280. That near-full occupancy makes sense given the level of demand: for its 40 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 102 applications, an oversubscription ratio of 2.55. Only 31 of those 102 applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 31 were offered a place. The school serves a notably less disadvantaged intake than the national average — just 3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. That figure also sits well below the Cheshire East average, which tends to hover around 12-14%. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and covers ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
After-school care
15:20-17:50
Source: lowerpark.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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