Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a primary school in Wigton, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wigton Nursery and Infant School currently has around 162 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.9% boys and 53.1% girls. Around 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Longthwaite Road, Wigton, CA7 9JR |
| Website: | www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01697342649 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Lloyd |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112126 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 206 |
| Number of Pupils: | 162 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.40% | 153 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton Nursery and Infant School Longthwaite Road , CA7 9JR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomlinson Junior School The Goose Market , High Street CA7 9PG | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Eastend , CA7 9HZ | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Eastend , CA7 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nelson Thomlinson School High Street , CA7 9PX | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside School Birdcage Walk , CA7 9HB | - not rated | 625 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent High School Burnfoot , CA7 9HL | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.