Schools in Wigton
Wigton has 21 schools: 18 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 81% of the 21 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Nelson Thomlinson School has the highest Attainment 8 score (43.1 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (91% in 2025).
- 21 schools
- 3 secondary
- 18 primary
Secondary Schools in Wigton
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nelson Thomlinson School | Good | 43.1 (2026) | -0.10 (2024) | 1,095 |
| 2 | Beacon Hill Community School | Requires Improvement | 37.5 (2026) | -1.37 (2024) | 135 |
| 3 | Solway Community School | Good | 31.8 (2026) | -1.90 (2024) | 150 |
Primary Schools in Wigton
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | Good | 91% (2025) | 136 |
| 2 | Ireby CofE School | Good | 86% (2017) | 38 |
| 3 | Bowness-on-Solway Primary School | Good | 75% (2025) | 40 |
| 4 | Wiggonby CofE School | Good | 75% (2025) | 61 |
| 5 | Plumbland CofE School | Needs attention | 67% (2025) | 53 |
| 6 | Rosley CofE School | Good | 67% (2025) | 66 |
| 7 | Richmond Hill School | Needs attention | 59% (2025) | 205 |
| 8 | St Matthew's CofE School | Good | 57% (2025) | 51 |
| 9 | Oughterside Primary School | Good | 56% (2024) | 69 |
| 10 | St Michael's CofE Primary School | Good | 56% (2024) | 45 |
| 11 | Thomlinson Junior School | Good | 46% (2025) | 227 |
| 12 | Boltons CofE School | Good | 45% (2025) | 86 |
| 13 | Kirkbride Primary School | Good | 38% (2025) | 77 |
| 14 | Silloth Primary School | Needs attention | 38% (2025) | 185 |
| 15 | Blennerhasset School | Good | 29% (2025) | 60 |
| 16 | Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School | Good | 10% (2025) | 43 |
| 17 | Fellview Primary School | Good | 0% (2025) | 40 |
| 18 | Wigton Nursery and Infant School | Good | – | 165 |