A good community school school in Richmond upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lowther Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 107.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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