Rosley CofE School
Rosley, Wigton, CA7 8AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rosley CofE School is a primary school in Wigton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 30th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2017, report published 13 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2023
Pupils arrive happily to school each morning. Staff greet them warmly. Pupils are safe at this small, close-knit school. Pupils explained that they feel an important part of the school community. They said that they develop close bonds with their friends. Pupils know that teachers have high expectations of their behaviour and of their achievement. Pupils try their best in class and most pupils follow instructions from staff. Typically, pupils achieve well. This includes children in the early years and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Adults motivate pupils to earn rewards, such as golden stars and VIP certificates, for their efforts in learning and for their positive behaviour. Pupils know that every person in the world is unique and that differences should be celebrated. Pupils are kind to one another. Should bullying or name-calling happen, staff sort it out straight away. Pupils feel assured that there is always a trusted adult in school who they can talk to. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities. They take part in gardening, sports and baking clubs after school. Pupils are involved in the school choir and take part in sports competitions and tournaments. They enjoy visiting local secondary schools in preparation for moving on after Year 6.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not identified all the essential knowledge that pupils must learn and by when. Occasionally, this prevents some pupils from developing a deep and rich body of subject knowledge. Leaders should ensure that they finalise their curriculum thinking so that teachers have all the information that they need to deliver the curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
66 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Rosley CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursby Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Wiggonby CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 91% met the expected standard |
| Thomlinson Junior School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Tinniswood
- Phone
- 01697342776
- Address
- Rosley, Wigton, CA7 8AU
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112306
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.