Best Primary Schools in Wigton
18 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigton, 18 primary schools (64.3% of 28) educate 1,621 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.60, compared to the national average of 18.10.
- All 17 inspected primary schools in Wigton have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 1 Outstanding and 16 Good, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Wigton's primary schools have a persistent absence rate of 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 20.0%, and 57.5% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, below the national average of 61.0%.
- Primary schools in Wigton spend £8,630 per pupil, above the national average of £7,460, and have 19.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally.
WN
Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 9JR
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils162
P/T Ratio18.3
BP
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 5AF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence2.8%
Pupils43
P/T Ratio11.2
Oughterside Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 2PY
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence4.7%
Pupils60
P/T Ratio10.6
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 2HN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.6%
Pupils48
P/T Ratio11.2
SM
St Matthew's CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 3NT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.8%
Pupils45
P/T Ratio12.9
Kirkbride Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 5JR
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected31%
Absence3.8%
Pupils78
P/T Ratio15.4
Ireby CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 1DS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.2%
Pupils36
P/T Ratio11.5
Thomlinson Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 9PG
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence4.7%
Pupils238
P/T Ratio20.4
Silloth Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigton, CA7 4DR
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence6.0%
Pupils177
P/T Ratio19.0
BC
Boltons CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 8PA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.9%
Pupils78
P/T Ratio13.2
RC
Rosley CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 8AU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence3.8%
Pupils61
P/T Ratio13.1
SC
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Wigton, CA7 9HZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils125
P/T Ratio19.3
Fellview Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 8HF
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.7%
Pupils40
P/T Ratio13.8
Plumbland CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 2DQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence3.9%
Pupils53
P/T Ratio17.4
WC
Wiggonby CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 0JR
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.4%
Pupils62
P/T Ratio13.3
BS
Blennerhasset School
Ofsted
Good
Wigton, CA7 3RL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected31%
Absence4.6%
Pupils63
P/T Ratio14.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 18 primary schools in Wigton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 11% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,630 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.