Wigton Nursery and Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wigton, North West CA7 9JR · Cumberland
#497 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#4239 of 15,697 nationally
About Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a local authority primary located in Wigton, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 165 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 497th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 165; capacity filled 80.1%.
There are 21 schools in Wigton; Wigton Nursery and Infant School ranks 2nd 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)14.1%
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 Wigton Nursery and Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 165
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Thomlinson Junior School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
227 students · 338 m away
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,095 students · 427 m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Wigton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
136 students · 1.0 km away
Boltons CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students · 3.9 km away
Rosley CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students · 6.1 km away
Wiggonby CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students · 6.6 km away
Thursby Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
110 students · 7.7 km away
Kirkbride Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students · 8.6 km away
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
43 students · 8.8 km away
Ireby CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
38 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
165 students
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
DARWEN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
Rushcroft Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
Gorsewood Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wigton Nursery and Infant School a good school?
Wigton Nursery and Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 68.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #497 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 Wigton Nursery and Infant School rank in North West?
Wigton Nursery and Infant School ranks #497 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #4239 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wigton Nursery and Infant School?
Wigton Nursery and Infant School had 165 students in 2025.
Is Wigton Nursery and Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Wigton Nursery and Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wigton Nursery and Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.