Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
116%
Capacity
244
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 244 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Sherriff, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6386th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 98 in Wigan.
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 78% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cricket, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Newton Road, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON, Wigan, WA3 1EW |
| Headteacher | David Sherriff |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 210 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6386th of 13,686
Nationally
917th of 2,065
In North West
53rd of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
95
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
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Contact Information
Newton Road, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON
Wigan, WA3 1EW
Newton Road, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON
Wigan, WA3 1EW
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