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Lowton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

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

Lowton Junior and Infant School is a foundation primary school in Warrington, Wigan , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

199

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Lowton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Lowton Junior and Infant School is set by Wigan and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 Junior and Infant School — School Information

Full address
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2AW
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
33.7% of pupils
DfE URN
106421

Other Primary Schools in Warrington

If Lowton Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lowton Junior and Infant School

Is Lowton Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Lowton Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lowton Junior and Infant School?

Admission to Lowton Junior and Infant School is managed by Wigan. 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 Lowton Junior and Infant School cover?

Lowton Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Warrington, Wigan, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lowton Junior and Infant School?

Lowton Junior and Infant School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.