- What did Ofsted judge St Michael's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?
- Ofsted judged St Michael's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Primary School?
- St Michael's CofE Primary School has 45 pupils on roll.
- What ages does St Michael's CofE Primary School take?
- St Michael's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
- Where is St Michael's CofE Primary School located?
- St Michael's CofE Primary School is located in Wigton, CA7 2HN, Cumberland.
- How do I apply to St Michael's CofE Primary School?
- St Michael's CofE Primary 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School have a religious character?
- Yes — St Michael's CofE Primary 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School?
- When St Michael's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. A “Looked After Child” is a child who is — A “Looked After Child” is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school; 2. A “Previously Looked After Child” — A “Previously Looked After Child” (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after; 3. An “Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child” is a child who appears — An “Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child” is a child who appears (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. 2. Social and medical need Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or in some cases a close relative of the child) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other. Supporting evidence in the form of a letter from a doctor or social worker or other relevant qualified, independent professional, would be required. Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school’s legal obligations and does not guarantee that a child will be given priority as each decision will be made on the merits of the individual case. 3. Children eligible for the pupil premium including the Early Years pupil premium and the service premium. The school offers 15 places at this entry point.
- What is the largest ethnic background at St Michael's CofE Primary School?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.6% of pupils at St Michael's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.