Wigton Nursery and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Longthwaite Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9JR |
| Reference Number | 112126 |
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is performing well overall, having moved from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to a current status of Good. Pupils are enthusiastic learners and feel safe and supported in a nurturing environment under the leadership of the new headteacher. The school emphasizes a broad curriculum, particularly in early reading, and fosters a sense of community and responsibility through various extracurricular opportunities. Despite notable strengths, the school faces challenges in consistent student achievement and subject leader training across a few areas of the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.91%
Girls: 53.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 27 | 49 |
| 2 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- High expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum
- Prioritization of reading from Nursery to Year 2
- Engagement with the community through various projects
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent learning across some subjects due to insufficient training for subject leaders
- Lack of developed assessment strategies in certain subjects affecting deeper understanding
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Thomlinson Junior School
The Goose Market, High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PG |
0.21 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
East End, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9HZ |
0.63 miles |
|
Boltons CofE School
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8PA |
2.42 miles |
|
Rosley CofE School
Rosley, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AU |
3.8 miles |
|
Wiggonby CofE School
Wiggonby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0JR |
4.09 miles |
|
Thursby Primary School
Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6PN |
4.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Nelson Thomlinson School
High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PX |
0.27 miles |