Wigton Nursery and Infant School
79%
Capacity
162
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 162 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wigton Nursery and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Lloyd, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 39 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wigton Nursery and Infant School include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Wigton Nursery and Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9JR |
| Headteacher | Joanne Lloyd |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 162 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 162 / 206 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
47
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (83% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Longthwaite Road, Wigton
Cumberland, CA7 9JR
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