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Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Northumberland, TD15 2UAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small state primary in Northumberland with just 30 pupils on roll, and its headline metrics paint an interesting picture against the local authority average. The most recent Key Stage 2 data for the LA shows an average score of 56, but Lowick's own results are not provided in the available data, making a direct comparison impossible. However, the school's Ofsted rating of Good places it in the majority of Northumberland primaries, where only 9 out of 127 schools have achieved Outstanding. With a capacity of 70 and only 30 pupils, Lowick is significantly under-enrolled, which contrasts with its oversubscription in the 2025/26 admissions round, where it received 6 applications for 4 places and offered all 4 first-preference spots. This suggests a local reputation that outstrips its physical size, and the school's Church of England character under headteacher Rebecca Simpson adds a distinctive identity in a rural area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address30 Main Street, Lowick C of E Primary School, Lowick, Northumberland, TD15 2UA
HeadteacherRebecca Simpson
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils30
Free School Meals (FSM)4.3%
School Capacity30 / 70 (43% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

6
GymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubGardeningChessScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental Health

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: lowickholyislandschools.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.