Schools in Wigton, North West (2025)
21 schools · 3,027 students · 20 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 69.
Ranked schools in Wigton
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 182Wiggonby CofE SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 268Wigton Nursery and Infant SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary– · 165 students
- 360The Nelson Thomlinson SchoolWigton · Local authority Secondary46.2 Attainment 8 · 1,095 students
- 459St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolWigton · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 553Boltons CofE SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 651Rosley CofE SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
- 744Richmond Hill SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 829Oughterside Primary SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary– · 69 students
- 929Thomlinson Junior SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 1026Kirkbride Primary SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 1125Blennerhasset SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 60 students
- 1219Solway Community SchoolWigton · Local authority Secondary35.0 Attainment 8 · 150 students
- 1316Silloth Primary SchoolWigton · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 1412Beacon Hill Community SchoolWigton · Local authority Secondary28.8 Attainment 8 · 135 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiggonby CofE School Wigton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 82.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 2 | Wigton Nursery and Infant School Wigton · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 68.2 Top 50% | – | 165 |
| 3 | The Nelson Thomlinson School Wigton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 60.4 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 1,095 |
| 4 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 5 | Boltons CofE School Wigton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 52.5 Top 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 6 | Rosley CofE School Wigton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 51.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
| 7 | Richmond Hill School Wigton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 8 | Oughterside Primary School Wigton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 29.4 Lower 50% | – | 69 |
| 9 | Thomlinson Junior School Wigton · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 28.7 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 10 | Kirkbride Primary School Wigton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.2 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 11 | Blennerhasset School Wigton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 25.0 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60 |
| 12 | Solway Community School Wigton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 19.1 Lower 50% | 35.0 Attainment 8 | 150 |
| 13 | Silloth Primary School Wigton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 16.2 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 14 | Beacon Hill Community School Wigton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 12.0 Lower 50% | 28.8 Attainment 8 | 135 |
Other schools in Wigton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Ireby CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
38 students
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
Plumbland CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
53 students
St Matthew's CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
45 students
Fellview Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
40 students
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
43 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wigton?
Wiggonby CofE School is the highest-ranked school in Wigton with a Success Index (England) of 82.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Wigton?
Wigton has 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) educating 3,027 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Wigton?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Wigton is 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.