St Matthew's CofE School
Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's CofE School is a primary school in Wigton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 55th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 22 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this happy and caring school. They appreciate the positive relationships they have with each other and with staff. Pupils told inspectors that they feel confident to speak to trusted adults in school. They said that any worries they have are quickly resolved by staff. Pupils were actively involved in developing the school's values and expectations for their behaviour. They live out these values through their words and actions each day. For instance, pupils build positive friendships, and they treat each other with kindness and respect. Pupils behave well during lessons and at breaktimes. The school has high expectations of what all pupils should achieve. Since the previous inspection, the school has taken appropriate steps to strengthen the curriculum. It has ensured that there is clarity about what pupils should learn from the early years to the end of Year 6. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils carry out their roles and responsibilities with pride. They told inspectors about the achievements of the school's 'dream team'. For example, these pupils have introduced successful recycling initiatives, and they have contributed positively to the development of a local play area.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some aspects of the new curriculums are not being implemented as well as intended. This means that pupils, including children in the early years, are not building their knowledge as securely as they should in these subjects. The school should ensure that pupils gain the depth of knowledge that they need in each subject to be sufficiently well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
51 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near St Matthew's CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Oughterside Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holme St Cuthbert School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Blennerhasset School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Plumbland CofE School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 67% 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
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Helen Harrison
- Phone
- 01697320545
- Address
- Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3NT
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112308
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.