St Matthew's CofE School
URN: 112308 • Wigton CA7 3NT
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's CofE School
- URN
- 112308
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Harrison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01697320545
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westnewton, Wigton CA7 3NT
Summary
St Matthew's Church of England School is a small, voluntary aided primary school located in Wigton, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 45 pupils and a capacity of 56. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children feel accepted and valued, guided by the Christian ethos encapsulated in their vision of "Life in all its fullness" (John 10:10). This focus on community and individual worth aims to inspire pupils to explore their world confidently.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to provide a broad education that equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and moral values for their academic and social development. Pupils are taught in mixed-age groups across different key stages, allowing for collaborative learning and tailored support. The school prioritizes creating responsible citizens who contribute positively to both their local and global communities.
St Matthew's encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to foster a strong school-family connection. The dedicated staff aim to ensure that every child achieves their best while developing their unique qualities and social, emotional, and spiritual skills within a supportive Christian context.
The curriculum at St Matthew's is designed to provide a broad education that equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and moral values for their academic and social development. Pupils are taught in mixed-age groups across different key stages, allowing for collaborative learning and tailored support. The school prioritizes creating responsible citizens who contribute positively to both their local and global communities.
St Matthew's encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to foster a strong school-family connection. The dedicated staff aim to ensure that every child achieves their best while developing their unique qualities and social, emotional, and spiritual skills within a supportive Christian context.
Useful links
- Newsletter - 2nd October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - 9th October 2025 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Silloth Primary School (68.3)
- Boltons CofE School (63.3)
- Wiggonby CofE School (62.8)
- Blennerhasset School (62.1)
- Ireby CofE School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 45
- Boys
- 26
- Girls
- 19
- FSM %
- 4.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 45 | 26 | 19 | 56 | 4.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 30 | 28 | 56 | 1.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 30 | 28 | 56 | 1.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 56 | 1.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 52 | 28 | 24 | 56 | 1.90 |
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