The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Maxwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Goose Market, High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thomlinson Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Thomlinson Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomlinson Junior School?
Thomlinson Junior School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomlinson Junior School take?
Thomlinson Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomlinson Junior School?
Thomlinson Junior School is in Wigton, CA7 9PG, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomlinson Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Thomlinson Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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