Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in WARRINGTON (Wigan).
Location
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Our school motto Love Learning, Stand Tall, Make a Difference was created with the help of staff, children, parents and governors. We looked to the Bible scripture to guide us to inspire us to ensure that our whole school community could Love Learning, Stand Tall and Make a Difference.
The Bible verse we felt could most help us achieve our LSM Vision was: Be Bold, Be Strong, Be Courageous Joshua 1:9 By inspiring our children through this scripture every day, we will achieve our LSM vision of shaping bold, strong and courageous children who are the global citizens of tomorrow who truly Love Learning, Stand Tall, Make a Difference and ensure that every child can reach their full potential and live life in all its fullness .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 106486
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Hill | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Waywell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Paul Greenwood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Barbara Caren | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Mazey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Caroline Cumberbatch | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Fiona Glover | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Headteacher David Sherriff | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · until 2066 |
| Mrs Heather Edwards | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2014 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Sophie Todhunter Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev Helen Coffey Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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