Is St Matthew's CofE School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 47th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Matthew's CofE School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Matthew's CofE School?

Applications for Reception places at St Matthew's CofE 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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St Matthew's CofE School

Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3NT

Local ranking47th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 7

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 45
Boys: 30 (59%)
Girls: 21 (41%)
Capacity: 56 (91% full)
SEND: 11.1%
FSM Eligible: 4.4%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Budget per Pupil: £11,559/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided 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: 97.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%

97.8%

White British

2.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01697320545

admin@stmatthews.cumbria.sch.uk

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Westnewton

Wigton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112308
UKPRN: 10074916
Establishment No.: 3322

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