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Lowton Church of England High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lowton Church of England High School is a foundation secondary school in Warrington, Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 819 pupils, and a capacity of 850 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

819

Pupils

850

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Lowton Church of England High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Lowton Church of England High School is managed by Wigan and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Lowton Church of England High School — School Information

Full address
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1DU
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137783

Other Secondary Schools in Warrington

If Lowton Church of England High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lowton Church of England High School

Is Lowton Church of England High School oversubscribed?

Lowton Church of England High School is operating close to its capacity of 850 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lowton Church of England High School?

Lowton Church of England High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wigan before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Lowton Church of England High School cover?

Lowton Church of England High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Wigan, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lowton Church of England High School?

Lowton Church of England High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.