Lowca Community School
Community primary school in Whitehaven (Cumberland).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
In our Lowca Family, we look after each other, respect peoples differences and embrace uniqueness. We have a safe space to learn, make mistakes and help each other to grow. We look after our environment and understand that we are part of a wider community, who can all work together to make the world a better place.
When we feel safe, loved, and valued we have the ability to thrive, explore our own interests, nurture our talents and follow our dreams. Our School motto is Learning to Love; Loving to Learn as we strongly believe that only when a child feels safe, loved and valued can they embrace learning and achieve their full potential .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Development
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- Phonics and Reading
- Personal Development
- Clubs Wrap Around Care
- Remote Education
- Support Advice
- P.E. and Sports Funding
- Charging Remissions
- Equal Opportunities
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 112158
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Susan Richardson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Danielle Leigh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Kenzie Taylor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Sharpe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Linda Armstrong | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kirsty Berry | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lara Brennand | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jennifer Walker | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jordan Todd Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Adelle Buchanan Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record