St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
81%
Capacity
125
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 125 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 154 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ann-Marie Handford, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 14 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Eastend, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9HZ |
| Headteacher | Ann-Marie Handford |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 125 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.2% |
| School Capacity | 125 / 154 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Mar 2020): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eastend, Wigton
Cumberland, CA7 9HZ
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