St Matthew's CofE School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Westnewton Wigton Cumbria CA7 3NT |
| Phone | 01697320545 |
| Reference Number | 112308 |
St Matthew’s CofE School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains of education provision. Pupils thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel safe and supported, allowing them to engage actively in their learning and school community. The school has successfully implemented a broad curriculum that is well-structured, ensuring that students, including those with SEND, make steady progress. Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a sense of belonging and enhance behaviour and attitudes throughout the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 45 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.78%
Girls: 42.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 14.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2022 | School inspection |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and feel safe and supported.
- There are positive relationships among pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with clarity on what pupils should learn.
- Effective phonics teaching helps pupils progress successfully.
- The school prioritizes reading, offering a diverse range of books and opportunities.
- Staff adeptly support pupils with SEND, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and high attendance rates.
- Governance is effective, providing suitable support and challenge for the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some aspects of newly revised curriculums are not delivered as effectively, impacting pupil knowledge retention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Richmond Hill School
Queen Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3BQ |
1.6 miles |
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Oughterside Primary School
Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PY |
2.44 miles |
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Holme St Cuthbert School
Mawbray, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6QZ |
2.62 miles |
|
Blennerhasset School
Blennerhasset, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3RL |
3.14 miles |
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Plumbland CofE School
School Lane, Parsonby, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2DQ |
3.26 miles |
|
Allonby Primary School
Moss Lane, Allonby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6QG |
3.3 miles |
|
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Bothel, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2HN |
4.13 miles |
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Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School
Abbeytown, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4RU |
4.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Beacon Hill Community School
Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3EZ |
1.51 miles |