Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
43%
Capacity
30
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 30 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Simpson, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 6 applications for 4 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Dance, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 30 Main Street, Lowick C of E Primary School, Lowick, Northumberland, TD15 2UA |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Simpson |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 30 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 30 / 70 (43% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
6
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
30 Main Street, Lowick C of E Primary School, Lowick
Northumberland, TD15 2UA
30 Main Street, Lowick C of E Primary School, Lowick
Northumberland, TD15 2UA
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