Wiggonby CofE School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Wiggonby, Wigton, CA7 0JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wiggonby CofE School is a primary school in Wigton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 11th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 April 2014, report published 30 April 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

61 pupils on roll, with places for 72

Eligible for free school meals1.6%

1.6%, 24.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.4%

16.4%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wiggonby CofE School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Great Orton Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Kirkbampton CofE School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Thursby Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	91% met the expected standard
Rosley CofE School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard

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: Mr Andrew Brooks
Phone: 01697342752
Website: wiggonby.cumbria.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Wiggonby, Wigton, CA7 0JR
Local authority: Cumberland
URN: 112309

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.