Silloth Primary School
URN: 112235 • Wigton CA7 4DR
Overview
- Name
- Silloth Primary School
- URN
- 112235
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Bellas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01697331243
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Liddel Street, Wigton CA7 4DR
Summary
Silloth Primary School is a community primary school located in Wigton, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 177 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, emphasizing that "children come first." It aims to nurture and educate each child to the highest standards while maintaining a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
The school’s curriculum extends beyond core subjects, incorporating the arts and sports, and providing various life experiences to foster personal growth and social responsibility. Silloth Primary promotes values such as creativity, respect, achievement, safety, and honesty, encouraging students to develop a global perspective while engaging with their local community.
Strong partnerships between the school and families are essential to Silloth Primary's approach, with an open invitation for parents to participate in school events and support their children's educational journey. The school also prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their learning experience.
The school’s curriculum extends beyond core subjects, incorporating the arts and sports, and providing various life experiences to foster personal growth and social responsibility. Silloth Primary promotes values such as creativity, respect, achievement, safety, and honesty, encouraging students to develop a global perspective while engaging with their local community.
Strong partnerships between the school and families are essential to Silloth Primary's approach, with an open invitation for parents to participate in school events and support their children's educational journey. The school also prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their learning experience.
Useful links
- Silloth Primary School Newsletter 03.10.25.pdf (download)
- Silloth Primary School Newsletter 26.9.25.pdf (download)
- Silloth Primary School Newsletter 1.pdf (download)
- Silloth Primary School Newsletter 10.10.25.pdf (download)
- Silloth Primary School Newsletter 19.9.25.pdf (download)
- Newsletter 26.9.25 (other)
- Newsletter 12.9.25 (other)
- Newsletter 10.10.25 (other)
- Newsletter 3.10.25 (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Boltons CofE School (63.3)
- Wiggonby CofE School (62.8)
- St Matthew's CofE School (62.3)
- Blennerhasset School (62.1)
- Ireby CofE School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 177
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-06-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 177 | 94 | 83 | 210 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 176 | 100 | 76 | 210 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 185 | 107 | 78 | 210 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 185 | 107 | 78 | 210 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 202 | 114 | 88 | 210 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 196 | 112 | 84 | 210 | 22.30 |
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