The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 78
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 2.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Pitcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8PA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Boltons CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Boltons CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boltons CofE School?
Boltons CofE School currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boltons CofE School take?
Boltons CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boltons CofE School?
Boltons CofE School is in Wigton, CA7 8PA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boltons CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Boltons CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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