Open State Primary Mixed

Lowca Community School

Lowca, Whitehaven, CA28 6QS
59 Pupils
55 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
30.40% FSM %
30 Boys
29 Girls
About Lowca Community School

Lowca Community School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Whitehaven and the surrounding area in Cumberland with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 59 pupils on roll. School capacity: 55. Current headteacher: Jennifer Walker.

Information on Lowca Community School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Howgate
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079811
URN 112158
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Susan Richardson Chair of Governors 18/12/2024 18/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Armstrong Governor 25/03/2024 25/03/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Kirsty Berry Governor 26/10/2023 26/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lara Brennand Governor 07/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Adelle Buchanan Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Sharpe Governor 16/10/2024 16/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kenzie Taylor Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jordan Todd Governor 26/10/2023 12/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jennifer Walker Governor 01/01/2023 01/01/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Lowca Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Whitehaven, Cumberland.
Lowca Community School has 59 pupils, with a capacity of 55.
Lowca Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Lowca Community School is Mrs Jennifer Walker.
Lowca Community School is at Lowca, Whitehaven, CA28 6QS, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Lowca Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Lowca Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Walker
Lowca, Whitehaven, CA28 6QS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112158
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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