St Matthew's CofE School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Wigton, Cumberland
St Matthew's CofE School is a primary school in Wigton, Cumberland for ages 4–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 28 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3NT
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Cumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 51 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 5.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 28 November 2023
Strengths
- “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.”
To improve
- “However, teachers are not as confident or expert in delivering some aspects of these new curriculums as they are with other subjects.”
- “As a result, some pupils’ knowledge is not as secure as it could be.”
- “This is also the case for some children in the early years.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 57% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 8 first-preference applications, 8 offers in total, 8 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Cumberland.
- Richmond Hill School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Oughterside Primary School 2.4 mi Good
- Holme St Cuthbert School 2.6 mi Good
- Blennerhasset School 3.1 mi School remains Good
- Plumbland CofE School 3.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Allonby Primary School 3.3 mi Good
- St Michael's CofE Primary School 4.1 mi School remains Good
- Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School 4.7 mi School remains Good