Lowca Community School
URN: 112158 • Whitehaven CA28 6QS
Overview
- Name
- Lowca Community School
- URN
- 112158
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946372656
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lowca, Whitehaven CA28 6QS
Summary
Lowca Community School is a mixed primary school located in the seaside village of Lowca, near Whitehaven, with a current enrolment of 59 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 55. The school, established in 1884, prides itself on fostering a warm and welcoming environment where children aged three to eleven can thrive. The ethos of the school revolves around nurturing the whole child—intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally—within a family-like atmosphere.
The curriculum at Lowca Community School follows the National Curriculum while extending beyond government expectations through cross-curricular links and local context. The school employs the White Rose Curriculum model for Maths and offers enrichment through regular trips and after-school clubs. Special educational needs are met through tailored support and interventions, ensuring all children can access and engage with their learning effectively.
Community values play a significant role in the school’s culture, with a focus on love, ownership, wellbeing, collaboration, and attitude. The inclusion of a school dog, Luna, enhances the emotional wellbeing of students, promoting empathy and responsibility. Lowca Community School is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Lowca Community School follows the National Curriculum while extending beyond government expectations through cross-curricular links and local context. The school employs the White Rose Curriculum model for Maths and offers enrichment through regular trips and after-school clubs. Special educational needs are met through tailored support and interventions, ensuring all children can access and engage with their learning effectively.
Community values play a significant role in the school’s culture, with a focus on love, ownership, wellbeing, collaboration, and attitude. The inclusion of a school dog, Luna, enhances the emotional wellbeing of students, promoting empathy and responsibility. Lowca Community School is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (70.4)
- Kells Infant School (68.4)
- Jericho Primary School (68.3)
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (63.3)
- Moresby Primary School (63.0)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 55
- Pupils
- 59
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- 30.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 55 | 30.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 33 | 29 | 55 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 55 | 25.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 59 | 30 | 29 | 57 | 25.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 57 | 30 | 27 | 57 | 22.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 56 | 13.50 |
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