How many pupils does St Matthew's CofE School have?

St Matthew's CofE School has 45 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Matthew's CofE School's Ofsted rating?

St Matthew's CofE School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does St Matthew's CofE School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Matthew's CofE School?

St Matthew's CofE School is located at Westnewton, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 3NT.

St Matthew's CofE School

Westnewton, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 3NT

Good

Inspected 28 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Matthew's CofE School

St Matthew's CofE School is a voluntary aided school in Wigton, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 45 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 45 / 56 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

5.9%

Free school meals

EAL

SEN support

11.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.0%

Overall absence

9.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

3.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

12.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

1.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£46,976

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,205 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£11,559

Spend per pupil

£10,890

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Westnewton, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 3NT
Phone: 01697320545
Headteacher: Helen Harrison
Website: www.stmatthews.cumbria.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Matthew's CofE School?: St Matthew's CofE School is a voluntary aided school in Wigton, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Matthew's CofE School have?: St Matthew's CofE School has 45 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Matthew's CofE School's Ofsted rating?: St Matthew's CofE School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does St Matthew's CofE School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at St Matthew's CofE School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Matthew's CofE School?: St Matthew's CofE School is located at Westnewton, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 3NT.

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