The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 43
- Capacity
- 41%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Robert Lakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5AF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bowness-on-Solway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowness-on-Solway Primary School?
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School currently has 43 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowness-on-Solway Primary School take?
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowness-on-Solway Primary School?
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is in Wigton, CA7 5AF, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowness-on-Solway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowness-on-Solway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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