Boltons CofE School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wigton, North West CA7 8PA · Cumberland
#900 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#7444 of 15,697 nationally
About Boltons CofE School
Boltons CofE School is a local authority primary located in Wigton, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 86 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 52.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 900th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (12th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 86; capacity filled 102.4%.
There are 21 schools in Wigton; Boltons CofE School ranks 7th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)45%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)3.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Boltons CofE School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 86
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 45%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Boltons CofE School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
165 students · 3.9 km away
Thomlinson Junior School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
227 students · 4.2 km away
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,095 students · 4.3 km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Wigton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
136 students · 4.9 km away
Ireby CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
38 students · 5.5 km away
Blennerhasset School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
60 students · 6.5 km away
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
45 students · 7.6 km away
Rosley CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students · 8.5 km away
Richmond Hill School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
205 students · 9.0 km away
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
43 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Skelton School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
87 students
Warcop CofE Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
85 students
Fir Ends Primary School
Brampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
87 students
Nateby Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
87 students
Brabins Endowed School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Boltons CofE School a good school?
Boltons CofE School has a Success Index (England) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #900 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Boltons CofE School rank in North West?
Boltons CofE School ranks #900 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #7444 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Boltons CofE School?
Boltons CofE School had 86 students in 2025.
Is Boltons CofE School a primary school or a secondary school?
Boltons CofE School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Boltons CofE School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Boltons CofE School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.