Thomlinson Junior School vs Wiggonby CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomlinson Junior School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
227 students
Wiggonby CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students
| Measure | Thomlinson Junior School Wigton, North West | Wiggonby CofE School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1662 of 2,286 | #235 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12490 of 15,697 | #1840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 1.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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.thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.wiggonby.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wiggonby CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 28.7).
- •Wiggonby CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 46%).
- •Wiggonby CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Thomlinson Junior School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 61.
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 Thomlinson Junior School better than Wiggonby CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Wiggonby CofE School ranks higher (82.2 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 Thomlinson Junior School and Wiggonby CofE School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thomlinson Junior School: 227. Wiggonby CofE School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thomlinson Junior School and Wiggonby CofE School rank in North West?
Thomlinson Junior School is 1662nd of 2,286 and Wiggonby CofE School is 235th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).