The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Bellas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Liddel Street, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4DR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Silloth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Silloth Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silloth Primary School?
Silloth Primary School currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silloth Primary School take?
Silloth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silloth Primary School?
Silloth Primary School is in Wigton, CA7 4DR, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silloth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Silloth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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