SchoolScoresBoltons CofE School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, CA7 8PA
01697 342217 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wigton comparisons use the 10 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wigton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wigton figures pool parents at the Wigton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
11 pupils in this year group.
45% — 11 points below the Cumberland average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 45% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 8th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Wigton Nursery and Infant School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Thomlinson Junior School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Boltons CofE School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Boltons CofE School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Boltons CofE School?
100% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Boltons CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Boltons CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Boltons CofE School as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112245.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.