VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Matthew's CofE School
Goodgraded 28/11/2023Ages 4–1145 pupilsChurch of England
St Matthew's CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigton, within the Cumberland local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 45 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/11/2023, St Matthew's CofE School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wigton can view St Matthew's CofE School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence0.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher15.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals5.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigton
All schools in Wigton →Beacon Hill Community School1.5 miRichmond Hill SchoolGood · 1.6 miOughterside Primary SchoolGood · 2.4 miPlumbland CofE SchoolGood · 3.3 miHolme St Cuthbert SchoolGood · 2.6 mi
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