St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

URN: 106507 • Warrington WA3 2PQ

Overview

Name
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
URN
106507
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
S Leck (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942671528
Website
Visit
Address
Cranham Avenue, Warrington WA3 2PQ

Summary

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, located in Lowton, Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school serving a mixed-gender population of 213 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where students can grow in the knowledge and love of God, themselves, and the world around them. This ethos is encapsulated in their mission statement, which encourages children to "be who God meant you to be."

The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to engage, inspire, and challenge students, ensuring they feel safe and happy while learning. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, with attendance rates reflecting a supportive learning atmosphere. Recent surveys indicate high levels of satisfaction among both pupils and parents, with 95% of parents reporting that their child is happy at school.

St Catherine's also promotes community involvement through various events, such as PTA meetings and seasonal activities like Halloween discos. These initiatives help to strengthen the bond between the school and local families, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration within the community.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
213
Boys
114
Girls
99
FSM %
14.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 213 114 99 210 14.10
2024-09-11 216 112 104 210 12.00
2023-09-11 199 92 107 210 11.10
2022-09-11 199 92 107 210 11.10
2021-09-11 193 91 102 210 10.40
2020-09-11 198 98 100 210 7.60

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