The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 53
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 11.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Claire McKie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2DQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Plumbland CofE School a selective school?
No. Plumbland CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Plumbland CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Plumbland CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Plumbland CofE School?
Plumbland CofE School currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plumbland CofE School take?
Plumbland CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Plumbland CofE School?
Plumbland CofE School is in Wigton, CA7 2DQ, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plumbland CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Plumbland CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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