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Thomlinson Junior School

Cumberland, CA7 9PGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,727
of 13,686 nationally

About Thomlinson Junior School

Thomlinson Junior School is a state primary in Cumberland, a local authority with 144 primary schools, of which only five hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself has been rated Good in its most recent inspection, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its 2016 and 2025 inspections. In the local rankings, Thomlinson sits at 48th out of 144 schools in the authority, placing it in the middle of the pack. Its top-performing peers in the area include Jericho Primary School, Irthington Village School, and Shankhill CofE Primary School, all of which score higher on the ranking metric. The school serves 238 pupils aged 7 to 11, with capacity for 240, and 14.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Headteacher Dawn Maxwell leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school that draws families from across the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Goose Market, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9PG
HeadteacherDawn Maxwell
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)14.7%
School Capacity238 / 240 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballGymnasticsFootballCross CountryCricketAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubChoirGardeningCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomlinson Junior School

Thomlinson Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.