Lowther Primary School

A good community school school in Richmond upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lowther Primary School.

London, SW139AE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stillingfleet Road
Barnes
London, SW139AE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102892
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9AE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
273
Free School Meals
21.5% (59 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
273 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Happy Friendly Caring Dynamic Inclusive Resilient Authentic

Lowther runs daily collective worship called 'Positive Reflection'. The school welcomes visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds to assemblies and workshops, and works with the local church to provide opportunities for collective worship and celebration at key points in the Christian calendar. The school fosters respect for people of all religious faiths and for those without faith, in line with its British Values commitments.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher welcome families to The Lowther School Family, emphasising a unique, inclusive learning community with a broad, high-quality education and exceptional pastoral care, and inviting visits to see the school in action.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Swimming Netball Dance Table Tennis Gymnastics Basketball

Facilities

Adventure trail Climbing frame equipment Allotment area with healthy fruit, herbs and vegetables Traditional hard surface playground State-of-the-art Astroturf pitch Dedicated specialist teaching spaces for Computing Dedicated specialist teaching spaces for Art Dedicated specialist teaching spaces for Music Dedicated specialist teaching spaces for Cookery

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum and EYFS framework with imaginative and creative topic planning Learning supported by visits out of school and visitors into school Regular theme weeks and days (Healthy Activity Week, Science Week, Creative Arts Week, Book Day, Community Day) Enrichment of learning through a broad, balanced curriculum and emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics The Lowther Reading Spine—a core living library of high-quality texts chosen to foster a love of reading

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Lowther offers a daily Breakfast Club (7:45–8:45am) with breakfast served 8:00–8:30am; breakfast club is pay-as-you-go and non-booking. Breakfast is served between 8am and 8:30am. Breakfast Club costs £5 per day. Lowther After-School Activity Clubs run after school, with a small charge for each club and payment in advance. The Junior Adventures Group (JAG) provides after-school childcare from 3:30pm–6:30pm on term days, and JAG holiday activity camps operate during holidays. There are options for financial support (Tax Credits and Childcare Vouchers), and the Family Information Service is available for other childcare options. Details are available through the School Office and the linked JAG and Richmond FIS resources.

SEND Provision

Lowther is an inclusive, pastoral school that supports pupils with SEND. Children with SEND are included in all school life, and reasonable adjustments are made to enable participation in activities and learning alongside a wide range of clubs and opportunities.

Admissions Criteria

Lowther Primary School follows the admissions procedures set by Richmond upon Thames Local Authority. The governing body applies the regulations fairly and equally to all applicants, and the Admissions policy conforms to statutory regulations.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club costs £5 per session. After-School Activity Clubs have a small charge, payable in advance. Details of other potential charges (e.g., specific clubs or services) are available via the School Office.

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