Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School — Primary School in WARRINGTON

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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

WARRINGTON, WA3 1EW

244 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

13.90% FSM %

127 Boys

117 Girls

About Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Wigan, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 244 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: David Sherriff.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wigan or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
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	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10075971
URN	106486
Data Last Updated	25-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Gemma Hill	Chair of Governors	01/07/2024	01/07/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Barbara Caren	Governor	06/12/2023	05/12/2027	Appointed by LA
Rev Helen Coffey	Governor	03/09/2023	03/09/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Caroline Cumberbatch	Governor	17/03/2023	16/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Heather Edwards	Governor	06/12/2014	05/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julie Eller	Governor	26/03/2025	25/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Fiona Glover	Governor	28/11/2022	27/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Greenwood	Governor	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Mazey	Governor	14/06/2023	14/06/2027	Elected by parents
Headteacher David Sherriff	Governor	01/09/2016	31/08/2066	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sophie Todhunter	Governor	14/04/2023	13/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Lowton Church of England High School

0.38 km • Warrington

Other

Lowton Junior and Infant School

0.64 km • Warrington

Other

Green Meadow Independent Primary School

0.76 km • Warrington

Other

Gilded Hollins Community School

0.86 km • Leigh

Other

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

1.32 km • Warrington

Other

St Luke's CofE Primary School

1.55 km • Warrington

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in WARRINGTON, Wigan.

How many pupils does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School have?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has 244 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School?

The Headteacher at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is Mr David Sherriff.

Where is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School located?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is at Newton Road, Lowton, WARRINGTON, WA3 1EW, in the Wigan local authority, North West.

Does Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School currently open?

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr David Sherriff

Newton Road, Lowton, WARRINGTON, WA3 1EW

01942769710

lowtonstmarysceprimary.net

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 106486

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026