SchoolScoresThomlinson Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
The Goose Market, High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PG
01697 342432 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 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 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigton. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
46% — 10 points below the Cumberland average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 4th highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 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 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Wigton. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Wigton Nursery and Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boltons CofE School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thomlinson Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Thomlinson Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thomlinson Junior School?
91% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Thomlinson Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112125.
- 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.