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Wiggonby CofE School

Cumberland, CA7 0JRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2709 of 13,686 nationally

About Wiggonby CofE School

Wiggonby CofE School is a small Church of England primary in Cumberland that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 11 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.38. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is healthy, families who put it first are likely to get in. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age 3, and the total roll of 62 pupils against a capacity of 72 means there is still some room to grow. Only 3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well below the national average and hints at a relatively advantaged intake. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2023, confirmed the school remains Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding — a strong signal for parents that the school is well run.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWiggonby, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 0JR
HeadteacherAndrew Brooks
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils62
Free School Meals (FSM)3.6%
School Capacity62 / 72 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (14 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersNetballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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