Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 March 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 90th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 91% of pupils at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Cuthbert's Catholic 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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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

East End, Wigton, CA7 9HZ

Local ranking90th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

154

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 March 2020.

Continues from St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School (URN 112310) since 1 September 2024. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 91.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 91.0%
Maths (Expected): 91.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 125
Boys: 71 (52%)
Girls: 65 (48%)
Capacity: 154 (88% full)
SEND: 23.2%
FSM Eligible: 37.0%
EAL: 11.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.6%
SEN Support: 17.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,831/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.6%
Black African: 4.1%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
White Other: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Asian Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%

83.6%

White British

4.1%

Black African

3.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01697343119

head@stcuth-wig.cumbria.sch.uk

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East End

Wigton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 151053
UKPRN: 10095802
Establishment No.: 3328
Trust: MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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