St Michael's CofE Primary School
46%
Capacity
48
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Michael's CofE Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 48 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (46% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Polly Page, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9187th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 111 in Cumberland.
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 3 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
St Michael's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's CofE Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Book Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Michael's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Bothel, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 2HN |
| Headteacher | Polly Page |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 48 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.9% |
| School Capacity | 48 / 105 (46% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9187th of 13,686
Nationally
1319th of 2,065
In North West
56th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
5
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bothel, Wigton
Cumberland, CA7 2HN
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