St Michael's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bothel Wigton Cumbria CA7 2HN |
| Phone | 01697320632 |
| Reference Number | 112332 |
St Michael's CofE Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in 2013. The school fosters a positive and caring environment, where pupils are happy, well-mannered, and supportive of each other. Strong relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a nurturing atmosphere, which is reflected in the high expectations set for student achievement. Furthermore, the school has developed a broad and rich curriculum that promotes engagement and learning across all areas, including a commitment to early identification and support for pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.17%
Girls: 45.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 12 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 6 | Unknown | 4 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 05 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and perseverance.
- The school promotes a love of reading effectively across all year groups.
- Staff are skilled in supporting pupils with SEND within a challenging curriculum.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff enhance the learning environment.
- The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement.
- There are many opportunities for pupils to engage in extracurricular activities and community events.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the delivery of the curriculum does not foster deep knowledge acquisition.
- Assessment strategies are still under development in certain newly introduced subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Blennerhasset School
Blennerhasset, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3RL |
1.44 miles |
|
Plumbland CofE School
School Lane, Parsonby, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2DQ |
2.16 miles |
|
Richmond Hill School
Queen Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3BQ |
2.55 miles |
|
Ireby CofE School
Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DS |
3.58 miles |
|
Oughterside Primary School
Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PY |
3.82 miles |
|
St Matthew's CofE School
Westnewton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3NT |
4.13 miles |
|
Boltons CofE School
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8PA |
4.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Beacon Hill Community School
Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3EZ |
2.83 miles |