The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.0
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
8%
33.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
73%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
54%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
27%
Based on 26 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 146
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 33.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Tom Hailwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Liddell Street, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Solway Community School a selective school?
No. Solway Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Solway Community School's Ofsted rating?
Solway Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Solway Community School?
Solway Community School currently has 146 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Solway Community School take?
Solway Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Solway Community School?
Solway Community School is in Wigton, CA7 4DD, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Solway Community School have a sixth form?
No, Solway Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.