Open State Secondary Church of England Mixed

Lowton Church of England High School

Newton Road, Warrington, WA3 1DU
819 Pupils
850 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
26.90% FSM %
402 Boys
417 Girls
About Lowton Church of England High School

Lowton Church of England High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Warrington and the surrounding area in Wigan with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 819 pupils on roll. School capacity: 850. Current headteacher: Jane Galbraith.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Leigh and Atherton
Ward Lowton East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-2012
UKPRN 10036335
URN 137783
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rosemary Johnston Chair of Governors 30/12/2023 31/12/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Marie Blewitt Governor 05/01/2024 04/01/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Derri Burdon Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Andrea Critchley Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Galbraith Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Gunning Governor 23/05/2022 22/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Andrea Heaton Governor 03/10/2023 04/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Rev Trevor Hodson Governor 07/12/2022 17/02/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Nicola Holland Governor 13/03/2025 12/03/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Rob Jepson Governor 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Zara O'Hare Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Revd Jack Shepherd Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Frequently Asked Questions
Lowton Church of England High School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Warrington, Wigan.
Lowton Church of England High School has 819 pupils, with a capacity of 850.
Lowton Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Lowton Church of England High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Lowton Church of England High School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Lowton Church of England High School is Mrs Jane Galbraith.
Lowton Church of England High School is at Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1DU, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Lowton Church of England High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Lowton Church of England High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Galbraith
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1DU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 137783
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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