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Lowton Church of England High School
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Lowton Church of England High School
- Secondary
- Wigan WA3 1DU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well in lessons and across the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and present information clearly.
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive regular training and support.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders have brought about transformative improvement; some curriculum thinking needs refining.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates using Ofsted Parent View and other channels.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are considered in school evaluations.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with any incidents of bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum and brought about transformative improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal effectively with any incidents of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture across the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited range of extra-curricular clubs and activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils value the careers advice and guidance that they receive.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt their delivery so that pupils with SEND achieve well.
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Lowton Church of England High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 811 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The administrators and faculty at Lowton Church of England High School are dedicated to offering a top-notch education in a Christian environment.
Our goal is to create a school where we can consistently practise our ethos of caring, learning, and success and let our light shine.
The idea that every person is unique and has incalculable worth in the eyes of God and that they are in fact the lights of the world is at the core of the commitment.
The Church of England has a strongly Christian and public-interest orientation when it comes to education.
The philosophy behind it is to educate the whole person and prepare pupils for "life in all its fullness."
We adhere to the "Lowton Way," which exhorts students to be "lights of the world" in their behaviour, attitude, and aspirations.
Our rules, methods, and culture are shaped by our desire to be "lights of the world."
We want to have a beneficial impact on the community, the faculty, and the students.
We welcome all.
We value every student as a child of God.
We support a passion for education and very high academic standards.
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Our goal is to create a school where we can consistently practise our ethos of caring, learning, and success and let our light shine.
The idea that every person is unique and has incalculable worth in the eyes of God and that they are in fact the lights of the world is at the core of the commitment.
The Church of England has a strongly Christian and public-interest orientation when it comes to education.
The philosophy behind it is to educate the whole person and prepare pupils for "life in all its fullness."
We adhere to the "Lowton Way," which exhorts students to be "lights of the world" in their behaviour, attitude, and aspirations.
Our rules, methods, and culture are shaped by our desire to be "lights of the world."
We want to have a beneficial impact on the community, the faculty, and the students.
We welcome all.
We value every student as a child of God.
We support a passion for education and very high academic standards.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | - | 15.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 34% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 42.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 43.93% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 3 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 10 | 44.6% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 1 | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 9 | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 7 | 43.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 4 | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 5 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.18% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 42.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.53% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lowton Church of England High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
