The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 36
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Michael John (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
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ireby CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Ireby CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ireby CofE School?
Ireby CofE School currently has 36 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ireby CofE School take?
Ireby CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ireby CofE School?
Ireby CofE School is in Wigton, CA7 1DS, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ireby CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Ireby CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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