St Michael's CofE Primary School
Bothel, Wigton, CA7 2HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wigton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2013, report published 24 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2024
Pupils are cheerful and happy at this school. They treat each other and adults with kindness and consideration. They are polite and well-mannered. They appreciate the positive friendships that they have with each other. Pupils know that there are adults in school who care for them and will help them if they are sad or worried. They value the strong relationships that they have with staff. Pupils have an astute understanding of how people can be different and why it is important to be tolerant and respectful of everyone. They are empathetic and compassionate. Pupils value the opportunity to speak regularly with pupils at a school in India. They enjoy exchanging stories about their lives, culture and experiences. This helps pupils to develop a sense of the wider world and the differences and similarities between people. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have positive attitudes towards their learning. They pay particular attention to the school's values of perseverance and courage and are keen to try hard and persist. They behave well and focus on their learning in lessons. Pupils achieve well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculums are new. As a result, the school is still developing assessment systems to check what pupils know and can remember from previous learning. In these subjects, pupils learning is not as secure as it should be before they move on to new learning. The school should ensure that staff are well equipped to check pupils' prior knowledge before moving on to new learning so that pupils can build knowledge securely over time.
- In a few subjects, the curriculums have been recently introduced. The delivery of the curriculum in these subjects is not helping some pupils to learn all that they should. As a result, some pupils do not develop the depth of knowledge that they need to be fully prepared for new learning. The school should ensure that teachers have the support that they need to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Pupil numbers and mix
45 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near St Michael's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennerhasset School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Plumbland CofE School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Richmond Hill School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Ireby CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oughterside Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Polly Page
- Phone
- 01697320632
- Address
- Bothel, Wigton, CA7 2HN
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112332
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.