What did Ofsted judge Rosley CofE School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Rosley CofE School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Rosley CofE School?

Rosley CofE School has 66 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rosley CofE School take?

Rosley CofE School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Rosley CofE School located?

Rosley CofE School is located in Wigton, CA7 8AU, Cumberland.

How do I apply to Rosley CofE School?

Rosley CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Rosley CofE School have a religious character?

Yes — Rosley CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Rosley CofE School?

When Rosley CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear (to this admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously Looked After Children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Children with physical and/or medical needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category; 3. Catchment area siblings — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings*. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. Priority will be given to those who live closest to the school, measured by the shortest walking route by road.

What is the largest ethnic background at Rosley CofE School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.9% of pupils at Rosley CofE School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Rosley CofE School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear (to this admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously Looked After Children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Children with physical and/or medical needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category.
3Catchment area siblings — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings*. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address.
4Catchment area — Children living within the catchment area.
5Out of catchment siblings — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school.
6Out of catchment — Children living outside the catchment area.

If two applications tie: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. Priority will be given to those who live closest to the school, measured by the shortest walking route by road.

The policy is dated November 2025 and titled 2027/28, but the closing date reference mentions 'entry in September 2026' by 15th January 2026 — this appears to be a drafting inconsistency in the document. EHCP note: 'If a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan naming Rosley Church of England Aided Primary School then irrespective of the criteria the child will be admitted.' Siblings defined as: step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings, or other children living permanently at the same address. Multiple births given priority within any particular category.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Rosley CofE School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rosley CofE School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rosley CofE School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rosley CofE School?: Rosley CofE School has 66 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rosley CofE School take?: Rosley CofE School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Rosley CofE School located?: Rosley CofE School is located in Wigton, CA7 8AU, Cumberland.
How do I apply to Rosley CofE School?: Rosley CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Rosley CofE School have a religious character?: Yes — Rosley CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Rosley CofE School?: When Rosley CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear (to this admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously Looked After Children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Children with physical and/or medical needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category; 3. Catchment area siblings — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings*. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. Priority will be given to those who live closest to the school, measured by the shortest walking route by road.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rosley CofE School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.9% of pupils at Rosley CofE School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Rosley CofE School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear (to this admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously Looked After Children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Children with physical and/or medical needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category.
3Catchment area siblings — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings*. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address.
4Catchment area — Children living within the catchment area.
5Out of catchment siblings — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school.
6Out of catchment — Children living outside the catchment area.

Rosley CofE School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rosley CofE School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Rosley CofE School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rosley CofE School?: Rosley CofE School has 66 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rosley CofE School take?: Rosley CofE School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Rosley CofE School located?: Rosley CofE School is located in Wigton, CA7 8AU, Cumberland.
How do I apply to Rosley CofE School?: Rosley CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Rosley CofE School have a religious character?: Yes — Rosley CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Rosley CofE School?: When Rosley CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those children who appear (to this admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously Looked After Children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Children with physical and/or medical needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category; 3. Catchment area siblings — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings*. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. Priority will be given to those who live closest to the school, measured by the shortest walking route by road.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rosley CofE School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.9% of pupils at Rosley CofE School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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