Is Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 31 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 116th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 10% of pupils at Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School

Abbeytown, Wigton, CA7 4RU

Local ranking116th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 31 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 10.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 10.0%
Maths (Expected): 30.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 96.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 49
Boys: 28 (65%)
Girls: 15 (35%)
Capacity: 70 (61% full)
SEND: 22.5%
FSM Eligible: 44.9%
EAL: 4.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 18.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 9.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Budget per Pupil: £10,754/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01697361261

admin@holmcultramabbey.cumbria.sch.uk

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Abbeytown

Wigton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112249
UKPRN: 10074932
Establishment No.: 3014

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