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Lowton West Primary School

Wigan, WA3 2EDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,358
of 13,686 nationally

About Lowton West Primary School

Lowton West Primary School is a state primary in Wigan that is currently running above its official capacity, with 431 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 420. That overspill is a direct reflection of local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 154 applications for just 60 places, with 60 families listing it as their first preference and only 50 of those receiving offers. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.57, meaning more than two and a half families compete for every place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.2%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 23% but still indicates a broadly mixed intake. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 4 to 11. Headteacher Jeanette Westhead leads a school that clearly holds strong appeal for local families, and the numbers suggest it is a popular choice within the Wigan area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSlag Lane, Warrington, Wigan, WA3 2ED
HeadteacherJeanette Westhead
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils431
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity431 / 420 (103% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketNetballRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessEco ClubChoirDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

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

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Lowton West 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.