Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Longthwaite Road, Wigton, CA7 9JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a primary school in Wigton for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 3 May 2023
- 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 7 March 2023
Pupils are happy at Wigton Nursery and Infant School. They are friendly, confident and welcoming. Leaders' values of 'learning, laughter and love' resonate throughout the school. Pupils, including children in the early years, enjoy coming to school. They arrive each day excited and ready to learn. There are strong relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils know that leaders will deal quickly with any worries they may have, including any concerns they have about bullying. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and do what is asked of them. They are polite and respectful. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do their best to meet leaders' expectations and work hard. Pupils appreciate the opportunities they have to go on trips. For example, pupils, including those in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND, go swimming. Pupils also enjoy visits to the zoo, the beach, farms and local fells. They recently explored renewable energy and pond dipping at a local nature reserve. These varied experiences help pupils to develop a sense of place and responsibility. They also help them to build confidence and resilience.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not provided sufficient training for subject leaders. As a result, some subject leaders do not have the knowledge and expertise to lead their subject as effectively as they should. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders are given further support to lead their subject well across the school.
- In some subjects, leaders have not developed assessment strategies to check what pupils know and remember. As a result, teachers are less skilled in checking what pupils know in these subjects and using this to inform their teaching. At times, this hinders pupils from developing a deeper knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers make effective use of assessment strategies to shape their teaching.
Pupil numbers and mix
165 pupils on roll, with places for 206
Schools near Wigton Nursery and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomlinson Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 91% met the expected standard |
| Boltons CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Rosley CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wiggonby CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Lloyd
- Phone
- 01697342649
- Address
- Longthwaite Road, Wigton, CA7 9JR
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112126
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.