Lowercroft Primary School

URN: 105295 • Bury BL8 2TS

Overview

Name
Lowercroft Primary School
URN
105295
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Janine McGadie (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01617612798
Website
Visit
Address
Ashington Drive, Bury BL8 2TS

Summary

Lowercroft Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Bury, with a current enrolment of 226 pupils and a capacity of 230. The school is dedicated to fostering a love of learning in a nurturing environment, guided by its core values of Empathy, Respect, Independence, Courage, and Curiosity (ERICC). These principles underpin the school's commitment to inclusivity and support for every child's individual learning journey.

The curriculum at Lowercroft is designed to promote curiosity and resilience, encouraging students to engage actively with their education. The school places a strong emphasis on monitoring progress to ensure that all children are appropriately challenged and supported, regardless of their abilities. Additionally, Lowercroft values strong partnerships with families, recognizing the importance of collaboration between home and school in achieving educational success.

Lowercroft Primary School also prioritizes the promotion of British Values, aiming to develop responsible and engaged citizens. The school community is built on celebrating diversity and fostering harmonious relationships, ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to contribute positively to society.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
230
Pupils
226
Boys
122
Girls
104
FSM %
6.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 226 122 104 230 6.60
2024-09-11 237 125 112 245 6.30
2023-09-11 245 132 113 245 4.90
2022-09-11 245 132 113 245 4.90
2021-09-11 248 136 112 245 4.40
2020-09-11 249 129 120 245 4.40

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