How many pupils does Lowca Community School have?

Lowca Community School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lowca Community School's Ofsted rating?

Lowca Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Lowca Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Lowca Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Lowca Community School?

Lowca Community School is located at Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 6QS.

Lowca Community School

Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 6QS

Good

Inspected 21 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Lowca Community School

Lowca Community School is a community school in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 59 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 59 / 55 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

33.3%

Free school meals

EAL

10.2%

SEN support

27.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

10%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

3.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

15.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

5.5

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

£41,674

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,448 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,684

Spend per pupil

£9,908

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 6QS
Phone: 01946372656
Headteacher: Jennifer Walker
Website: www.lowca.cumbria.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lowca Community School?: Lowca Community School is a community school in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Lowca Community School have?: Lowca Community School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lowca Community School's Ofsted rating?: Lowca Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).
How does Lowca Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Lowca Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Lowca Community School?: Lowca Community School is located at Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 6QS.

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