Lowca Community School Catchment Area
Lowca Community School is a community primary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 59 pupils, and a capacity of 55 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
59
Pupils
55
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Lowca Community School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Lowca Community School is set by Cumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Lowca Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Lowca, Whitehaven, CA28 6QS
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112158
Other Primary Schools in Whitehaven
If Lowca Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitehaven are the next closest alternatives.
Moresby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 8UX
Bransty Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6EG
Kells Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 9PQ
Monkwray Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 9DT
Jericho Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6UX
St Bridget's CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CA28 6NY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lowca Community School
Is Lowca Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lowca Community School currently has 59 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 55 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lowca Community School? ▾
Admission to Lowca Community School is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lowca Community School cover? ▾
Lowca Community School is a primary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lowca Community School? ▾
Lowca Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.