How many pupils attend Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has 229 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School take?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?

When Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. This includes any "looked after child", "previously looked after children" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who will have a brother and/or sister attending Lowton St. Mary's School at the time of admission. Brother or sister includes: a. full brothers and sisters living together b. full brothers and sisters living apart c. half brothers and half sisters d. foster brothers and foster sisters e. adopted brothers and adopted sisters who live at the same address as part of the same family unit; 3. Committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church — Children and parents/legal guardians who are committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church, who attend church and or Messy Church at least once a month for the twelve months prior to the closing date for applications. A Church/Messy Church attendance card, signed by the appropriate Clergy or Messy Church Officer and a completed Christian Reference Form signed by the appropriate Clergy, must accompany all applications. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship Lowton St Mary's Church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions} arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the Church or alternative premises have been available for public worship, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there are more children in one particular criterion than the number of places available, places will be allocated to the children who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to a central point at the school using a Geographical Information System (GIS) which is based on ordnance survey. If the distance is the same for more than one child, a random selection system will be used (the same system used by the local authority for community and controlled schools).

What is the largest ethnic background at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.6% of pupils at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

How far did offers reach?

1.17miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. This includes any "looked after child", "previously looked after children" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children who will have a brother and/or sister attending Lowton St. Mary's School at the time of admission. Brother or sister includes: a. full brothers and sisters living together b. full brothers and sisters living apart c. half brothers and half sisters d. foster brothers and foster sisters e. adopted brothers and adopted sisters who live at the same address as part of the same family unit.
3Committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church — Children and parents/legal guardians who are committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church, who attend church and or Messy Church at least once a month for the twelve months prior to the closing date for applications. A Church/Messy Church attendance card, signed by the appropriate Clergy or Messy Church Officer and a completed Christian Reference Form signed by the appropriate Clergy, must accompany all applications. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship Lowton St Mary's Church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions} arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the Church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
4Attendees of another Christian Church — Children and parents/legal guardians who attend churches and or Messy Church/Sunday Schools of another Christian Church, who attend at least once a month for the twelve months prior to the closing date for applications. A signed Church/Messy Church/Sunday School attendance card signed by the appropriate Clergy or Messy Church/Sunday School Officer and a completed Christian Reference Form, signed by the appropriate Clergy, must accompany all applications. Christian Church means any church which is designated under Ecumenical Relations Measure nationally by Archbishops of Canterbury and York or locally by the diocesan bishop, or is a member of Churches Together in England, or the Evangelical Alliance, or a partner church of Affinity. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship".
5Baptised in any Christian Church — Other children who have been baptised in any Christian Church. Christian Church means any church which is designated under Ecumenical Relations Measure nationally by Archbishops of Canterbury and York or locally by the diocesan bishop, or is a member of Churches Together in England, or the Evangelical Alliance, or a partner church of Affinity.
6Proximity to school — Children living closest to the School, as measured from the child's permanent home address in a straight line to the pedestrian gate entrance to the School on Newton Road using the Local Authority's GIS based on the Ordnance Survey.

If two applications tie: Where there are more children in one particular criterion than the number of places available, places will be allocated to the children who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to a central point at the school using a Geographical Information System (GIS) which is based on ordnance survey. If the distance is the same for more than one child, a random selection system will be used (the same system used by the local authority for community and controlled schools).

This is a consultation on proposed arrangements for 2027-28. The closing date for supplementary information forms is 15 January 2027. Twins/triplets policy: if the last place is offered to one of twins (or triplets), the other twin/triplet will also be accepted.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has 229 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School take?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School located?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is located in WARRINGTON, WA3 1EW, Wigan.
How do I apply to Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.17 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: When Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. This includes any "looked after child", "previously looked after children" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who will have a brother and/or sister attending Lowton St. Mary's School at the time of admission. Brother or sister includes: a. full brothers and sisters living together b. full brothers and sisters living apart c. half brothers and half sisters d. foster brothers and foster sisters e. adopted brothers and adopted sisters who live at the same address as part of the same family unit; 3. Committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church — Children and parents/legal guardians who are committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church, who attend church and or Messy Church at least once a month for the twelve months prior to the closing date for applications. A Church/Messy Church attendance card, signed by the appropriate Clergy or Messy Church Officer and a completed Christian Reference Form signed by the appropriate Clergy, must accompany all applications. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship Lowton St Mary's Church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions} arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the Church or alternative premises have been available for public worship, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there are more children in one particular criterion than the number of places available, places will be allocated to the children who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to a central point at the school using a Geographical Information System (GIS) which is based on ordnance survey. If the distance is the same for more than one child, a random selection system will be used (the same system used by the local authority for community and controlled schools).
What is the largest ethnic background at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.6% of pupils at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.17miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. This includes any "looked after child", "previously looked after children" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children who will have a brother and/or sister attending Lowton St. Mary's School at the time of admission. Brother or sister includes: a. full brothers and sisters living together b. full brothers and sisters living apart c. half brothers and half sisters d. foster brothers and foster sisters e. adopted brothers and adopted sisters who live at the same address as part of the same family unit.
3Committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church — Children and parents/legal guardians who are committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church, who attend church and or Messy Church at least once a month for the twelve months prior to the closing date for applications. A Church/Messy Church attendance card, signed by the appropriate Clergy or Messy Church Officer and a completed Christian Reference Form signed by the appropriate Clergy, must accompany all applications. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship Lowton St Mary's Church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions} arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the Church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
4Attendees of another Christian Church — Children and parents/legal guardians who attend churches and or Messy Church/Sunday Schools of another Christian Church, who attend at least once a month for the twelve months prior to the closing date for applications. A signed Church/Messy Church/Sunday School attendance card signed by the appropriate Clergy or Messy Church/Sunday School Officer and a completed Christian Reference Form, signed by the appropriate Clergy, must accompany all applications. Christian Church means any church which is designated under Ecumenical Relations Measure nationally by Archbishops of Canterbury and York or locally by the diocesan bishop, or is a member of Churches Together in England, or the Evangelical Alliance, or a partner church of Affinity. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions] arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship".
5Baptised in any Christian Church — Other children who have been baptised in any Christian Church. Christian Church means any church which is designated under Ecumenical Relations Measure nationally by Archbishops of Canterbury and York or locally by the diocesan bishop, or is a member of Churches Together in England, or the Evangelical Alliance, or a partner church of Affinity.
6Proximity to school — Children living closest to the School, as measured from the child's permanent home address in a straight line to the pedestrian gate entrance to the School on Newton Road using the Local Authority's GIS based on the Ordnance Survey.

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in January 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has 229 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School take?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School located?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is located in WARRINGTON, WA3 1EW, Wigan.
How do I apply to Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.17 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: When Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care and previously looked after children — Children in public care and previously looked after children. This includes any "looked after child", "previously looked after children" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who will have a brother and/or sister attending Lowton St. Mary's School at the time of admission. Brother or sister includes: a. full brothers and sisters living together b. full brothers and sisters living apart c. half brothers and half sisters d. foster brothers and foster sisters e. adopted brothers and adopted sisters who live at the same address as part of the same family unit; 3. Committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church — Children and parents/legal guardians who are committed members of Lowton St. Mary's Church, who attend church and or Messy Church at least once a month for the twelve months prior to the closing date for applications. A Church/Messy Church attendance card, signed by the appropriate Clergy or Messy Church Officer and a completed Christian Reference Form signed by the appropriate Clergy, must accompany all applications. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship Lowton St Mary's Church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these [admissions} arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the Church or alternative premises have been available for public worship, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there are more children in one particular criterion than the number of places available, places will be allocated to the children who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to a central point at the school using a Geographical Information System (GIS) which is based on ordnance survey. If the distance is the same for more than one child, a random selection system will be used (the same system used by the local authority for community and controlled schools).
What is the largest ethnic background at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.6% of pupils at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School: key facts

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