St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School vs Thomlinson Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 693 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Wigton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
136 students
Thomlinson Junior School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
227 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigton, North West | Thomlinson Junior School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #730 of 2,286 | #1662 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6058 of 15,697 | #12490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 136 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigton | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stcuthbertswigton.co.uk | www.thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 28.7).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 46%).
- •Thomlinson Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Thomlinson Junior School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 136.
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Thomlinson Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School better than Thomlinson Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 28.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and Thomlinson Junior School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School: 136. Thomlinson Junior School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and Thomlinson Junior School rank in North West?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is 730th of 2,286 and Thomlinson Junior School is 1662nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).