St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
101%
Capacity
213
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Leck, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3554th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 98 in Wigan.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton include Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cranham Avenue, Warrington, Wigan, WA3 2PQ |
| Headteacher | S Leck |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3554th of 13,686
Nationally
500th of 2,065
In North West
31st of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cranham Avenue, Warrington
Wigan, WA3 2PQ
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