St Matthew's CofE School
80%
Capacity
45
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Matthew's CofE School
St Matthew's CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 45 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 56 places).
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Harrison, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2573rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 111 in Cumberland.
St Matthew's CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 10 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's CofE School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Matthew's CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Westnewton, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 3NT |
| Headteacher | Helen Harrison |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 45 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.4% |
| School Capacity | 45 / 56 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2573rd of 13,686
Nationally
354th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
14
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Westnewton, Wigton
Cumberland, CA7 3NT
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