How many pupils does Wigton Nursery and Infant School have?

Wigton Nursery and Infant School has 162 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wigton Nursery and Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Wigton Nursery and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

Where is Wigton Nursery and Infant School?

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is located at Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9JR.

Wigton Nursery and Infant School

Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9JR

Good

Inspected 7 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–7

Ages

162

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Wigton Nursery and Infant School

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a community school in Wigton, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 162 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 162 / 206 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.5%

Free school meals

6.7%

EAL

5.6%

SEN support

14.8%

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.

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

10.4%

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.

8.43

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

18.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

9.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£50,230

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,285 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

10.6% rate

↑ +1 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.

£8,574

Spend per pupil

£8,504

Income per pupil

42%

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: Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9JR
Phone: 01697342649
Headteacher: Joanne Lloyd
Website: www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wigton Nursery and Infant School?: Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a community school in Wigton, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does Wigton Nursery and Infant School have?: Wigton Nursery and Infant School has 162 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Wigton Nursery and Infant School's Ofsted rating?: Wigton Nursery and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).
Where is Wigton Nursery and Infant School?: Wigton Nursery and Infant School is located at Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9JR.

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