The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 60
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 40%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Kirkbride (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Oughterside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oughterside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oughterside Primary School?
Oughterside Primary School currently has 60 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oughterside Primary School take?
Oughterside Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oughterside Primary School?
Oughterside Primary School is in Wigton, CA7 2PY, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oughterside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oughterside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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